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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.75, 214.95 and 93.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.75, 214.95 and 93.59 is: 129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.75 : 214.95 = 93.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.75/214.95 = 93.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.75x = 214.95 × 93.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.75x = 20,117.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,117.71/155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.17

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