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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.33, 214.40 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.33, 214.40 and 93.20 is: 128.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.33 : 214.40 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.33/214.40 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.33x = 214.40 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.33x = 19,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,981.92/155.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.64

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