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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.77, 214.98 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.77, 214.98 and 97.56 is: 134.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.77 : 214.98 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.77/214.98 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.77x = 214.98 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.77x = 20,973.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,973.45/155.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.64

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