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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.20, 214.08 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.20, 214.08 and 113.76 is: 156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.20 : 214.08 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.20/214.08 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.20x = 214.08 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.20x = 24,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,353.74/155.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.92

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