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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.84, 215.06 and 97.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.84, 215.06 and 97.65 is: 134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.84 : 215.06 = 97.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.84/215.06 = 97.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.84x = 215.06 × 97.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.84x = 21,000.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,000.12/155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.76

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