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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.56, 214.86 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.56, 214.86 and 123.24 is: 170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.56 : 214.86 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.56/214.86 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.56x = 214.86 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.56x = 26,479.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,479.35/155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.22

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