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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.38, 214.27 and 97.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.38, 214.27 and 97.15 is: 133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.38 : 214.27 = 97.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.38/214.27 = 97.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.38x = 214.27 × 97.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.38x = 20,816.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,816.33/155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.97

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