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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.90, 234.12 and 83.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.90, 234.12 and 83.90 is: 126.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.90 : 234.12 = 83.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.90/234.12 = 83.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.90x = 234.12 × 83.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.90x = 19,642.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,642.67/155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.00

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