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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.24, 214.16 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.24, 214.16 and 122.44 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.24 : 214.16 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.24/214.16 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.24x = 214.16 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.24x = 26,221.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,221.75/155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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