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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.58, 214.68 and 97.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.58, 214.68 and 97.34 is: 134.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.58 : 214.68 = 97.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.58/214.68 = 97.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.58x = 214.68 × 97.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.58x = 20,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,896.95/155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.32

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