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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.98, 215.16 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.98, 215.16 and 114.64 is: 158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.98 : 215.16 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.98/215.16 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.98x = 215.16 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.98x = 24,665.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,665.94/155.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.14

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