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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.99, 214.97 and 112.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.99, 214.97 and 112.25 is: 154.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.99 : 214.97 = 112.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.99/214.97 = 112.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.99x = 214.97 × 112.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.99x = 24,130.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,130.38/155.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.69

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