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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.03, 213.92 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.03, 213.92 and 92.86 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.03 : 213.92 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.03/213.92 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.03x = 213.92 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.03x = 19,864.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,864.48/155.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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