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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.39, 214.38 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.39, 214.38 and 113.94 is: 157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.39 : 214.38 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.39/214.38 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.39x = 214.38 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.39x = 24,426.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,426.46/155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.20

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