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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.35, 214.13 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.35, 214.13 and 124.16 is: 171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.35 : 214.13 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.35/214.13 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.35x = 214.13 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.35x = 26,586.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,586.38/155.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.14

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