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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.64, 214.80 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.64, 214.80 and 97.44 is: 134.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.64 : 214.80 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.64/214.80 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.64x = 214.80 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.64x = 20,930.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,930.11/155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.48

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