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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.12, 214.26 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.12, 214.26 and 116.48 is: 160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.12 : 214.26 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.12/214.26 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.12x = 214.26 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.12x = 24,957.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,957.00/155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.89

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