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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.43, 214.53 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.43, 214.53 and 93.27 is: 128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.43 : 214.53 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.43/214.53 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.43x = 214.53 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.43x = 20,009.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,009.21/155.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.73

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