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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 214.38 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 214.38 and 120.66 is: 166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 214.38 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/214.38 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 214.38 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 25,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,866.49/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.65

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