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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.01, 232.57 and 97.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.01, 232.57 and 97.15 is: 145.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.01 : 232.57 = 97.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.01/232.57 = 97.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.01x = 232.57 × 97.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.01x = 22,594.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,594.72/155.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.76

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