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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.63, 214.80 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.63, 214.80 and 96.62 is: 133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.63 : 214.80 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.63/214.80 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.63x = 214.80 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.63x = 20,754.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,754.51/155.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.36

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