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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.67, 215.10 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.67, 215.10 and 123 is: 169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.67 : 215.10 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.67/215.10 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.67x = 215.10 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.67x = 26,457.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,457.30/155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.96

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