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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.57, 232.77 and 93.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.57, 232.77 and 93.90 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.57 : 232.77 = 93.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.57/232.77 = 93.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.57x = 232.77 × 93.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.57x = 21,857.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,857.10/155.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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