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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 214.45 and 114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 214.45 and 114.01 is: 157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 214.45 = 114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/214.45 = 114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 214.45 × 114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 24,448.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,448.62/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.21

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