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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.84, 234.04 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.84, 234.04 and 123.44 is: 185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.84 : 234.04 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.84/234.04 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.84x = 234.04 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.84x = 28,889.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,889.90/155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.38

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