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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.29, 214.26 and 96.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.29, 214.26 and 96.33 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.29 : 214.26 = 96.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.29/214.26 = 96.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.29x = 214.26 × 96.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.29x = 20,638.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,638.90/155.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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