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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.30, 214.32 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.30, 214.32 and 93.12 is: 128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.30 : 214.32 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.30/214.32 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.30x = 214.32 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.30x = 19,957.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,957.48/155.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.51

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