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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.47, 233.22 and 83.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.47, 233.22 and 83.38 is: 125.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.47 : 233.22 = 83.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.47/233.22 = 83.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.47x = 233.22 × 83.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.47x = 19,445.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,445.88/155.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.08

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