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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.23, 214.15 and 96.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.23, 214.15 and 96.17 is: 132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.23 : 214.15 = 96.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.23/214.15 = 96.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.23x = 214.15 × 96.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.23x = 20,594.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,594.32/155.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.67

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