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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.50, 214.71 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.50, 214.71 and 122.92 is: 169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.50 : 214.71 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.50/214.71 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.50x = 214.71 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.50x = 26,392.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,392.15/155.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.72

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