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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.82, 214.84 and 97.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.82, 214.84 and 97.54 is: 134.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.82 : 214.84 = 97.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.82/214.84 = 97.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.82x = 214.84 × 97.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.82x = 20,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,955.49/155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.49

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