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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 213.85 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 213.85 and 122.46 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 213.85 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/213.85 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 213.85 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 26,188.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,188.07/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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