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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.70, 214.94 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.70, 214.94 and 93.54 is: 129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.70 : 214.94 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.70/214.94 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.70x = 214.94 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.70x = 20,105.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,105.02/155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.13

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