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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.93, 233.58 and 83.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.93, 233.58 and 83.63 is: 125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.93 : 233.58 = 83.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.93/233.58 = 83.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.93x = 233.58 × 83.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.93x = 19,535.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,535.19/155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.29

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