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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.92, 215.18 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.92, 215.18 and 93.74 is: 129.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.92 : 215.18 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.92/215.18 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.92x = 215.18 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.92x = 20,170.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,170.97/155.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.37

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