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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.56, 214.66 and 97.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.56, 214.66 and 97.32 is: 134.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.56 : 214.66 = 97.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.56/214.66 = 97.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.56x = 214.66 × 97.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.56x = 20,890.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,890.71/155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.29

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