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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.17, 214.04 and 92.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.17, 214.04 and 92.95 is: 128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.17 : 214.04 = 92.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.17/214.04 = 92.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.17x = 214.04 × 92.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.17x = 19,894.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,894.72/155.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.22

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