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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.67, 214.56 and 122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.67, 214.56 and 122.85 is: 169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.67 : 214.56 = 122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.67/214.56 = 122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.67x = 214.56 × 122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.67x = 26,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,358.70/155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.32

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