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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.15, 214.92 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.15, 214.92 and 114.64 is: 157.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.15 : 214.92 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.15/214.92 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.15x = 214.92 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.15x = 24,636.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,636.78/156.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.78

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