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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.20, 214.23 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.20, 214.23 and 124.11 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.20 : 214.23 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.20/214.23 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.20x = 214.23 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.20x = 26,588.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,588.09/155.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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