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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.99, 233.68 and 123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.99, 233.68 and 123.55 is: 185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.99 : 233.68 = 123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.99/233.68 = 123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.99x = 233.68 × 123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.99x = 28,871.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,871.07/155.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.08

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