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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.94, 233.67 and 82.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.94, 233.67 and 82.83 is: 124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.94 : 233.67 = 82.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.94/233.67 = 82.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.94x = 233.67 × 82.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.94x = 19,354.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,354.89/155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.12

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