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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.94, 215.25 and 93.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.94, 215.25 and 93.78 is: 129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.94 : 215.25 = 93.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.94/215.25 = 93.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.94x = 215.25 × 93.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.94x = 20,186.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,186.15/155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.45

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