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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.55, 232.92 and 83.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.55, 232.92 and 83.06 is: 124.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.55 : 232.92 = 83.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.55/232.92 = 83.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.55x = 232.92 × 83.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.55x = 19,345.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,345.17/155.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.37

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