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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.84, 215.16 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.84, 215.16 and 126.80 is: 175.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.84 : 215.16 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.84/215.16 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.84x = 215.16 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.84x = 27,282.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,282.29/155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.07

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