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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.13, 214.02 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.13, 214.02 and 96.87 is: 133.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.13 : 214.02 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.13/214.02 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.13x = 214.02 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.13x = 20,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,732.12/155.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.64

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