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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.95, 215.37 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.95, 215.37 and 123.44 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.95 : 215.37 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.95/215.37 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.95x = 215.37 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.95x = 26,585.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,585.27/155.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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