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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.85, 233.87 and 83.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.85, 233.87 and 83.73 is: 125.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.85 : 233.87 = 83.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.85/233.87 = 83.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.85x = 233.87 × 83.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.85x = 19,581.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,581.52/155.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.64

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