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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.30, 214.36 and 97.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.30, 214.36 and 97.06 is: 133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.30 : 214.36 = 97.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.30/214.36 = 97.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.30x = 214.36 × 97.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.30x = 20,805.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,805.78/155.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.97

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