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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.57, 214.59 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.57, 214.59 and 96.54 is: 133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.57 : 214.59 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.57/214.59 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.57x = 214.59 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.57x = 20,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,716.52/155.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.17

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