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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.54, 214.64 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.54, 214.64 and 93.38 is: 128.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.54 : 214.64 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.54/214.64 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.54x = 214.64 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.54x = 20,041.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,041.89/155.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.85

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