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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.61, 214.98 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.61, 214.98 and 120.78 is: 166.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.61 : 214.98 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.61/214.98 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.61x = 214.98 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.61x = 25,965.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,965.28/155.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.86

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