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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.48, 232.97 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.48, 232.97 and 82.35 is: 123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.48 : 232.97 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.48/232.97 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.48x = 232.97 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.48x = 19,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,185.66/155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.39

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