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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.01, 232.11 and 96.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.01, 232.11 and 96.99 is: 145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.01 : 232.11 = 96.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.01/232.11 = 96.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.01x = 232.11 × 96.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.01x = 22,511.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,511.86/155.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.23

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