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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.42, 214.40 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.42, 214.40 and 96.39 is: 132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.42 : 214.40 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.42/214.40 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.42x = 214.40 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.42x = 20,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,665.71/155.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.97

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