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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.63, 214.73 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.63, 214.73 and 93.44 is: 128.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.63 : 214.73 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.63/214.73 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.63x = 214.73 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.63x = 20,063.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,063.30/155.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.92

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