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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.36, 214.48 and 97.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.36, 214.48 and 97.20 is: 134.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.36 : 214.48 = 97.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.36/214.48 = 97.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.36x = 214.48 × 97.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.36x = 20,847.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,847.46/155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.19

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