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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.68, 233.04 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.68, 233.04 and 124.96 is: 187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.68 : 233.04 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.68/233.04 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.68x = 233.04 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.68x = 29,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,120.68/155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.05

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