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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.05, 214.24 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.05, 214.24 and 124.22 is: 171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.05 : 214.24 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.05/214.24 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.05x = 214.24 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.05x = 26,612.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,612.89/155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.64

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