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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.09, 213.77 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.09, 213.77 and 123.95 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.09 : 213.77 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.09/213.77 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.09x = 213.77 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.09x = 26,496.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,496.03/155.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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