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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.73, 214.83 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.73, 214.83 and 93.55 is: 129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.73 : 214.83 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.73/214.83 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.73x = 214.83 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.73x = 20,096.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,096.04/155.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.05

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