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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.97, 215.51 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.97, 215.51 and 123.03 is: 170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.97 : 215.51 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.97/215.51 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.97x = 215.51 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.97x = 26,514.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,514.20/155.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.00

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