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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.37, 232.37 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.37, 232.37 and 124.39 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.37 : 232.37 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.37/232.37 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.37x = 232.37 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.37x = 28,903.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,903.33/155.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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