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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.54, 214.54 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.54, 214.54 and 124.40 is: 171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.54 : 214.54 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.54/214.54 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.54x = 214.54 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.54x = 26,688.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,688.15/155.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.59

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