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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.27, 214.37 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.27, 214.37 and 113.96 is: 157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.27 : 214.37 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.27/214.37 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.27x = 214.37 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.27x = 24,427.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,427.96/155.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.33

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