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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.34, 214.11 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.34, 214.11 and 124.16 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.34 : 214.11 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.34/214.11 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.34x = 214.11 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.34x = 26,582.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,582.83/155.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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