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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.32, 213.84 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.32, 213.84 and 124.12 is: 170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.32 : 213.84 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.32/213.84 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.32x = 213.84 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.32x = 26,541.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,541.82/155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.88

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