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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.71, 214.87 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.71, 214.87 and 93.50 is: 129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.71 : 214.87 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.71/214.87 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.71x = 214.87 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.71x = 20,090.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,090.35/155.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.02

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