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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.40, 214.34 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.40, 214.34 and 116.68 is: 160.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.40 : 214.34 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.40/214.34 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.40x = 214.34 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.40x = 25,009.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,009.19/155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.93

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