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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.40, 233.18 and 83.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.40, 233.18 and 83.26 is: 124.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.40 : 233.18 = 83.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.40/233.18 = 83.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.40x = 233.18 × 83.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.40x = 19,414.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,414.57/155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.93

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