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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.38, 214.41 and 124.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.38, 214.41 and 124.37 is: 171.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.38 : 214.41 = 124.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.38/214.41 = 124.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.38x = 214.41 × 124.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.38x = 26,666.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,666.17/155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.62

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