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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.14, 214.01 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.14, 214.01 and 116.26 is: 160.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.14 : 214.01 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.14/214.01 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.14x = 214.01 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.14x = 24,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,880.80/155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.38

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