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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.99, 215.22 and 97.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.99, 215.22 and 97.78 is: 134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.99 : 215.22 = 97.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.99/215.22 = 97.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.99x = 215.22 × 97.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.99x = 21,044.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,044.04/155.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.91

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