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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.65, 214.78 and 112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.65, 214.78 and 112.06 is: 154.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.65 : 214.78 = 112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.65/214.78 = 112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.65x = 214.78 × 112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.65x = 24,067.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,067.17/155.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.63

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