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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.17, 232.17 and 93.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.17, 232.17 and 93.97 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.17 : 232.17 = 93.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.17/232.17 = 93.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.17x = 232.17 × 93.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.17x = 21,817.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,817.01/155.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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