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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.38, 214.47 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.38, 214.47 and 93.21 is: 128.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.38 : 214.47 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.38/214.47 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.38x = 214.47 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.38x = 19,990.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,990.75/155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.66

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