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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155, 213.91 and 96.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155, 213.91 and 96.82 is: 133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155 : 213.91 = 96.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155/213.91 = 96.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155x = 213.91 × 96.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155x = 20,710.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,710.77/155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.62

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