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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.69, 214.75 and 122.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.69, 214.75 and 122.93 is: 169.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.69 : 214.75 = 122.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.69/214.75 = 122.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.69x = 214.75 × 122.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.69x = 26,399.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,399.22/155.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.56

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