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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.90, 215.06 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.90, 215.06 and 120.87 is: 166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.90 : 215.06 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.90/215.06 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.90x = 215.06 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.90x = 25,993.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,993.70/155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.74

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