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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.07, 213.99 and 96.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.07, 213.99 and 96.89 is: 133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.07 : 213.99 = 96.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.07/213.99 = 96.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.07x = 213.99 × 96.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.07x = 20,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,732.42/155.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.70

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