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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.62, 232.99 and 97.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.62, 232.99 and 97.67 is: 146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.62 : 232.99 = 97.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.62/232.99 = 97.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.62x = 232.99 × 97.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.62x = 22,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,757.02/155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.23

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