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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.32, 214.36 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.32, 214.36 and 93.16 is: 128.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.32 : 214.36 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.32/214.36 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.32x = 214.36 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.32x = 19,969.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,969.78/155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.57

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