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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.94, 215 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.94, 215 and 122.12 is: 168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.94 : 215 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.94/215 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.94x = 215 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.94x = 26,255.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,255.80/155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.37

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