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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.81, 233.50 and 83.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.81, 233.50 and 83.63 is: 125.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.81 : 233.50 = 83.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.81/233.50 = 83.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.81x = 233.50 × 83.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.81x = 19,527.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,527.61/155.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.33

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