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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.54, 233.15 and 83.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.54, 233.15 and 83.40 is: 125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.54 : 233.15 = 83.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.54/233.15 = 83.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.54x = 233.15 × 83.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.54x = 19,444.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,444.29/155.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.02

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