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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 214.20 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 214.20 and 96.21 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 214.20 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/214.20 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 214.20 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 20,607.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,607.11/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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