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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.84, 215.01 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.84, 215.01 and 97.61 is: 134.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.84 : 215.01 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.84/215.01 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.84x = 215.01 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.84x = 20,986.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,986.05/155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.67

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