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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.64, 214.74 and 97.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.64, 214.74 and 97.48 is: 134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.64 : 214.74 = 97.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.64/214.74 = 97.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.64x = 214.74 × 97.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.64x = 20,932.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,932.86/155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.50

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