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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.04, 214.25 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.04, 214.25 and 122.55 is: 169.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.04 : 214.25 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.04/214.25 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.04x = 214.25 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.04x = 26,255.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,255.72/155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.35

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