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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.86, 215.02 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.86, 215.02 and 93.66 is: 129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.86 : 215.02 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.86/215.02 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.86x = 215.02 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.86x = 20,138.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,138.08/155.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.20

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