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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 214.16 and 96.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 214.16 and 96.17 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 214.16 = 96.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/214.16 = 96.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 214.16 × 96.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 20,594.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,594.22/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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