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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 214.03 and 96.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 214.03 and 96.11 is: 132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 214.03 = 96.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/214.03 = 96.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 214.03 × 96.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 20,570.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,570.28/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.64

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