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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.68, 233.62 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.68, 233.62 and 83.44 is: 125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.68 : 233.62 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.68/233.62 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.68x = 233.62 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.68x = 19,493.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,493.25/155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.21

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