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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.34, 214.38 and 97.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.34, 214.38 and 97.02 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.34 : 214.38 = 97.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.34/214.38 = 97.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.34x = 214.38 × 97.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.34x = 20,799.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,799.15/155.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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