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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 214.02 and 92.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 214.02 and 92.97 is: 128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 214.02 = 92.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/214.02 = 92.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 214.02 × 92.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 19,897.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,897.44/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.24

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