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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.67, 214.70 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.67, 214.70 and 93.44 is: 128.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.67 : 214.70 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.67/214.70 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.67x = 214.70 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.67x = 20,061.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,061.57/155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.87

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