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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.80, 215.09 and 114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.80, 215.09 and 114.29 is: 157.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.80 : 215.09 = 114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.80/215.09 = 114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.80x = 215.09 × 114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.80x = 24,582.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,582.64/155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.78

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