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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.38, 214.44 and 97.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.38, 214.44 and 97.24 is: 134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.38 : 214.44 = 97.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.38/214.44 = 97.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.38x = 214.44 × 97.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.38x = 20,852.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,852.15/155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.20

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