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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 233.05 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 233.05 and 82.44 is: 123.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 233.05 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/233.05 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 233.05 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 19,213.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,213.48/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.54

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