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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.35, 233.09 and 83.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.35, 233.09 and 83.19 is: 124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.35 : 233.09 = 83.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.35/233.09 = 83.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.35x = 233.09 × 83.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.35x = 19,390.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,390.34/155.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.82

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