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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.02, 213.94 and 96.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.02, 213.94 and 96.81 is: 133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.02 : 213.94 = 96.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.02/213.94 = 96.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.02x = 213.94 × 96.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.02x = 20,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,711.53/155.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.61

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