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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.03, 213.99 and 96.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.03, 213.99 and 96.85 is: 133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.03 : 213.99 = 96.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.03/213.99 = 96.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.03x = 213.99 × 96.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.03x = 20,723.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,723.86/155.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.68

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