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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.56, 214.71 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.56, 214.71 and 116.22 is: 160.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.56 : 214.71 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.56/214.71 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.56x = 214.71 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.56x = 24,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,953.60/155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.41

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