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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.84, 214.84 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.84, 214.84 and 123.04 is: 169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.84 : 214.84 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.84/214.84 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.84x = 214.84 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.84x = 26,433.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,433.91/155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.62

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