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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.83, 214.85 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.83, 214.85 and 114.36 is: 157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.83 : 214.85 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.83/214.85 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.83x = 214.85 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.83x = 24,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,570.50/155.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.68

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