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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.58, 232.79 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.58, 232.79 and 93.92 is: 140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.58 : 232.79 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.58/232.79 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.58x = 232.79 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.58x = 21,862.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,862.00/155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.52

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