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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 213.94 and 124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 213.94 and 124.03 is: 170.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 213.94 = 124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/213.94 = 124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 213.94 × 124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 26,534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,534.98/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.95

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