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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.76, 214.84 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.76, 214.84 and 93.54 is: 129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.76 : 214.84 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.76/214.84 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.76x = 214.84 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.76x = 20,096.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,096.13/155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.02

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