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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.43, 233.24 and 83.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.43, 233.24 and 83.34 is: 125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.43 : 233.24 = 83.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.43/233.24 = 83.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.43x = 233.24 × 83.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.43x = 19,438.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,438.22/155.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.06

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