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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.94, 215.18 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.94, 215.18 and 93.75 is: 129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.94 : 215.18 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.94/215.18 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.94x = 215.18 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.94x = 20,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,172.66/155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.36

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