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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.77, 233.04 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.77, 233.04 and 125.39 is: 187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.77 : 233.04 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.77/233.04 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.77x = 233.04 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.77x = 29,220.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,220.89/155.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.59

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