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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.58, 214.65 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.58, 214.65 and 93.32 is: 128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.58 : 214.65 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.58/214.65 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.58x = 214.65 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.58x = 20,030.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,030.06/155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.74

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