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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.76, 214.80 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.76, 214.80 and 116.28 is: 160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.76 : 214.80 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.76/214.80 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.76x = 214.80 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.76x = 24,976.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,976.94/155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.36

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