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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.18, 214.08 and 120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.18, 214.08 and 120.22 is: 165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.18 : 214.08 = 120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.18/214.08 = 120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.18x = 214.08 × 120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.18x = 25,736.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,736.70/155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.85

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