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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.78, 214.96 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.78, 214.96 and 93.63 is: 129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.78 : 214.96 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.78/214.96 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.78x = 214.96 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.78x = 20,125.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,125.63/155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.19

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