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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.57, 233.35 and 124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.57, 233.35 and 124.99 is: 187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.57 : 233.35 = 124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.57/233.35 = 124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.57x = 233.35 × 124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.57x = 29,165.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,165.25/155.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.48

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