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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.49, 214.65 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.49, 214.65 and 122.73 is: 169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.49 : 214.65 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.49/214.65 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.49x = 214.65 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.49x = 26,343.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,343.99/155.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.43

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