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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.68, 214.64 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.68, 214.64 and 112.08 is: 154.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.68 : 214.64 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.68/214.64 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.68x = 214.64 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.68x = 24,056.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,056.85/155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.53

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