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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.39, 214.45 and 97.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.39, 214.45 and 97.27 is: 134.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.39 : 214.45 = 97.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.39/214.45 = 97.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.39x = 214.45 × 97.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.39x = 20,858.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,858.77/155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.24

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