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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.56, 214.62 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.56, 214.62 and 93.38 is: 128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.56 : 214.62 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.56/214.62 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.56x = 214.62 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.56x = 20,041.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,041.22/155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.83

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