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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.41, 233.30 and 83.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.41, 233.30 and 83.41 is: 125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.41 : 233.30 = 83.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.41/233.30 = 83.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.41x = 233.30 × 83.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.41x = 19,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,459.14/155.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.21

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