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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.32, 233.10 and 83.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.32, 233.10 and 83.22 is: 124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.32 : 233.10 = 83.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.32/233.10 = 83.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.32x = 233.10 × 83.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.32x = 19,398.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,398.58/155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.89

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