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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.94, 233.63 and 83.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.94, 233.63 and 83.78 is: 125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.94 : 233.63 = 83.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.94/233.63 = 83.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.94x = 233.63 × 83.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.94x = 19,573.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,573.52/155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.52

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