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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.95, 233.96 and 83.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.95, 233.96 and 83.75 is: 125.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.95 : 233.96 = 83.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.95/233.96 = 83.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.95x = 233.96 × 83.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.95x = 19,594.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,594.15/155.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.64

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