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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.04, 213.99 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.04, 213.99 and 96.06 is: 132.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.04 : 213.99 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.04/213.99 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.04x = 213.99 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.04x = 20,555.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,555.88/155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.58

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