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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.80, 233.34 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.80, 233.34 and 123.76 is: 185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.80 : 233.34 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.80/233.34 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.80x = 233.34 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.80x = 28,878.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,878.16/155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.35

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