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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.59, 214.71 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.59, 214.71 and 93.46 is: 128.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.59 : 214.71 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.59/214.71 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.59x = 214.71 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.59x = 20,065.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,065.72/155.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.97

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