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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.87, 214.89 and 116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.87, 214.89 and 116.59 is: 160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.87 : 214.89 = 116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.87/214.89 = 116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.87x = 214.89 × 116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.87x = 25,054.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,054.44/155.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.73

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