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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.58, 214.54 and 97.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.58, 214.54 and 97.35 is: 134.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.58 : 214.54 = 97.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.58/214.54 = 97.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.58x = 214.54 × 97.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.58x = 20,885.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,885.47/155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.24

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