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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.67, 214.95 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.67, 214.95 and 124.75 is: 172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.67 : 214.95 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.67/214.95 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.67x = 214.95 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.67x = 26,815.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,815.01/155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.26

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