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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 232.67 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 232.67 and 93.45 is: 140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 232.67 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/232.67 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 232.67 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 21,744.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,744.12/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.21

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