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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.37, 233.10 and 123.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.37, 233.10 and 123.51 is: 185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.37 : 233.10 = 123.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.37/233.10 = 123.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.37x = 233.10 × 123.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.37x = 28,790.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,790.18/155.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.30

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