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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.86, 215.11 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.86, 215.11 and 92.87 is: 128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.86 : 215.11 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.86/215.11 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.86x = 215.11 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.86x = 19,977.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,977.80/155.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.18

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