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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 214.80 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 214.80 and 114.42 is: 157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 214.80 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/214.80 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 214.80 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 24,577.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,577.42/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.67

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