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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.18, 214.01 and 121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.18, 214.01 and 121.54 is: 167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.18 : 214.01 = 121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.18/214.01 = 121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.18x = 214.01 × 121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.18x = 26,010.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,010.78/155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.62

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