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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 214.11 and 96.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 214.11 and 96.18 is: 132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 214.11 = 96.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/214.11 = 96.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 214.11 × 96.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 20,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,593.10/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.67

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