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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.34, 214.40 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.34, 214.40 and 97.13 is: 134.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.34 : 214.40 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.34/214.40 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.34x = 214.40 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.34x = 20,823.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,823.11/155.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.05

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