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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.91, 233.84 and 82.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.91, 233.84 and 82.75 is: 124.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.91 : 233.84 = 82.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.91/233.84 = 82.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.91x = 233.84 × 82.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.91x = 19,350.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,350.05/155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.11

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