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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.75, 214.94 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.75, 214.94 and 114.44 is: 157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.75 : 214.94 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.75/214.94 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.75x = 214.94 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.75x = 24,596.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,596.94/155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.93

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