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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.96, 215.40 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.96, 215.40 and 123.36 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.96 : 215.40 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.96/215.40 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.96x = 215.40 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.96x = 26,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,571.74/155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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