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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.24, 213.90 and 116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.24, 213.90 and 116.36 is: 160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.24 : 213.90 = 116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.24/213.90 = 116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.24x = 213.90 × 116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.24x = 24,889.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,889.40/155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.33

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