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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.85, 214.99 and 97.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.85, 214.99 and 97.62 is: 134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.85 : 214.99 = 97.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.85/214.99 = 97.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.85x = 214.99 × 97.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.85x = 20,987.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,987.32/155.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.66

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