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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.23, 214.22 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.23, 214.22 and 93.02 is: 128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.23 : 214.22 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.23/214.22 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.23x = 214.22 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.23x = 19,925.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,925.91/155.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.37

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