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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.87, 214.74 and 112.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.87, 214.74 and 112.13 is: 154.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.87 : 214.74 = 112.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.87/214.74 = 112.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.87x = 214.74 × 112.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.87x = 24,077.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,077.72/155.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.48

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