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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.78, 215.08 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.78, 215.08 and 114.39 is: 157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.78 : 215.08 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.78/215.08 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.78x = 215.08 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.78x = 24,603.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,603.00/155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.93

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