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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 214.92 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 214.92 and 112.20 is: 154.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 214.92 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/214.92 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 214.92 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 24,114.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,114.02/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.70

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