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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.37, 214.43 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.37, 214.43 and 93.24 is: 128.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.37 : 214.43 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.37/214.43 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.37x = 214.43 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.37x = 19,993.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,993.69/155.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.68

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