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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.93, 214.85 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.93, 214.85 and 114.41 is: 157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.93 : 214.85 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.93/214.85 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.93x = 214.85 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.93x = 24,581.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,581.81/155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.65

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