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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.29, 214.23 and 96.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.29, 214.23 and 96.23 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.29 : 214.23 = 96.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.29/214.23 = 96.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.29x = 214.23 × 96.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.29x = 20,616.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,616.25/155.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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