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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.81, 233.75 and 82.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.81, 233.75 and 82.69 is: 124.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.81 : 233.75 = 82.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.81/233.75 = 82.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.81x = 233.75 × 82.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.81x = 19,328.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,328.41/155.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.05

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