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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.32, 214.04 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.32, 214.04 and 122.51 is: 168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.32 : 214.04 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.32/214.04 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.32x = 214.04 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.32x = 26,222.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,222.88/155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.83

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