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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.03, 213.84 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.03, 213.84 and 122.36 is: 168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.03 : 213.84 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.03/213.84 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.03x = 213.84 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.03x = 26,164.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,164.39/155.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.78

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