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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.64, 214.44 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.64, 214.44 and 116.76 is: 160.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.64 : 214.44 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.64/214.44 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.64x = 214.44 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.64x = 25,038.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,038.01/155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.87

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