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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.84, 233.40 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.84, 233.40 and 125.43 is: 187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.84 : 233.40 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.84/233.40 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.84x = 233.40 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.84x = 29,275.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,275.36/155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.86

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