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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.93, 215.22 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.93, 215.22 and 93.76 is: 129.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.93 : 215.22 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.93/215.22 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.93x = 215.22 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.93x = 20,178.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,178.49/155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.41

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