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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.68, 214.77 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.68, 214.77 and 120.72 is: 166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.68 : 214.77 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.68/214.77 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.68x = 214.77 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.68x = 25,927.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,927.03/155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.54

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