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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.28, 214.10 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.28, 214.10 and 96.96 is: 133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.28 : 214.10 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.28/214.10 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.28x = 214.10 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.28x = 20,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,759.14/155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.69

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