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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.70, 233.42 and 83.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.70, 233.42 and 83.61 is: 125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.70 : 233.42 = 83.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.70/233.42 = 83.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.70x = 233.42 × 83.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.70x = 19,515.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,515.83/155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.34

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