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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.85, 214.92 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.85, 214.92 and 93.69 is: 129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.85 : 214.92 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.85/214.92 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.85x = 214.92 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.85x = 20,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,135.85/155.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.20

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