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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.41, 214.46 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.41, 214.46 and 93.27 is: 128.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.41 : 214.46 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.41/214.46 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.41x = 214.46 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.41x = 20,001.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,001.90/155.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.70

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