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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.60, 214.96 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.60, 214.96 and 120.76 is: 166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.60 : 214.96 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.60/214.96 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.60x = 214.96 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.60x = 25,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,958.57/155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.83

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