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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.54, 214.92 and 123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.54, 214.92 and 123.05 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.54 : 214.92 = 123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.54/214.92 = 123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.54x = 214.92 × 123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.54x = 26,445.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,445.91/155.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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