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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.24, 214.14 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.24, 214.14 and 96.26 is: 132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.24 : 214.14 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.24/214.14 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.24x = 214.14 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.24x = 20,611.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,611.56/155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.77

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