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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 233.69 and 83.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 233.69 and 83.43 is: 125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 233.69 = 83.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/233.69 = 83.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 233.69 × 83.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 19,496.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,496.34/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.36

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