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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.45, 214.52 and 97.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.45, 214.52 and 97.26 is: 134.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.45 : 214.52 = 97.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.45/214.52 = 97.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.45x = 214.52 × 97.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.45x = 20,863.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,863.73/155.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.22

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