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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.56, 233.17 and 82.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.56, 233.17 and 82.39 is: 123.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.56 : 233.17 = 82.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.56/233.17 = 82.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.56x = 233.17 × 82.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.56x = 19,210.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,210.35/155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.49

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