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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.26, 214.23 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.26, 214.23 and 97 is: 133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.26 : 214.23 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.26/214.23 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.26x = 214.23 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.26x = 20,780.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,780.31/155.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.84

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