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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155, 213.96 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155, 213.96 and 92.89 is: 128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155 : 213.96 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155/213.96 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155x = 213.96 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155x = 19,874.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,874.74/155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.22

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