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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.57, 233.04 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.57, 233.04 and 124.97 is: 187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.57 : 233.04 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.57/233.04 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.57x = 233.04 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.57x = 29,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,123.01/155.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.20

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