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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.66, 214.67 and 116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.66, 214.67 and 116.42 is: 160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.66 : 214.67 = 116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.66/214.67 = 116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.66x = 214.67 × 116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.66x = 24,991.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,991.10/155.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.55

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