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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.61, 214.50 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.61, 214.50 and 114.21 is: 157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.61 : 214.50 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.61/214.50 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.61x = 214.50 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.61x = 24,498.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,498.05/155.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.43

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