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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.86, 214.90 and 120.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.86, 214.90 and 120.46 is: 166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.86 : 214.90 = 120.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.86/214.90 = 120.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.86x = 214.90 × 120.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.86x = 25,886.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,886.85/155.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.09

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