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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.37, 232.89 and 83.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.37, 232.89 and 83.19 is: 124.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.37 : 232.89 = 83.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.37/232.89 = 83.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.37x = 232.89 × 83.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.37x = 19,374.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,374.12/155.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.70

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