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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.57, 214.68 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.57, 214.68 and 114.12 is: 157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.57 : 214.68 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.57/214.68 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.57x = 214.68 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.57x = 24,499.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,499.28/155.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.48

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