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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.11, 214 and 96.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.11, 214 and 96.10 is: 132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.11 : 214 = 96.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.11/214 = 96.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.11x = 214 × 96.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.11x = 20,565.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,565.40/155.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.59

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