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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.57, 214.70 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.57, 214.70 and 96.56 is: 133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.57 : 214.70 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.57/214.70 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.57x = 214.70 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.57x = 20,729.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,729.88/155.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.26

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