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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.37, 233.05 and 83.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.37, 233.05 and 83.37 is: 125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.37 : 233.05 = 83.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.37/233.05 = 83.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.37x = 233.05 × 83.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.37x = 19,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,428.21/155.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.05

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