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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.70, 214.88 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.70, 214.88 and 116.82 is: 161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.70 : 214.88 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.70/214.88 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.70x = 214.88 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.70x = 25,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,101.60/155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.22

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