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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 214.29 and 123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 214.29 and 123.65 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 214.29 = 123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/214.29 = 123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 214.29 × 123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 26,497.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,497.49/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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