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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.78, 214.86 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.78, 214.86 and 116.52 is: 160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.78 : 214.86 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.78/214.86 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.78x = 214.86 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.78x = 25,035.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,035.49/155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.71

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