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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.28, 214.34 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.28, 214.34 and 96.27 is: 132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.28 : 214.34 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.28/214.34 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.28x = 214.34 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.28x = 20,634.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,634.51/155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.89

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