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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.80, 214.95 and 112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.80, 214.95 and 112.06 is: 154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.80 : 214.95 = 112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.80/214.95 = 112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.80x = 214.95 × 112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.80x = 24,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,087.30/155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.60

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