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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 214.96 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 214.96 and 114.36 is: 157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 214.96 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/214.96 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 214.96 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 24,582.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,582.83/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.70

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