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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.23, 214.26 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.23, 214.26 and 97 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.23 : 214.26 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.23/214.26 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.23x = 214.26 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.23x = 20,783.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,783.22/155.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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