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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.49, 214.38 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.49, 214.38 and 117.57 is: 162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.49 : 214.38 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.49/214.38 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.49x = 214.38 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.49x = 25,204.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,204.66/155.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.10

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