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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.95, 215.11 and 93.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.95, 215.11 and 93.67 is: 129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.95 : 215.11 = 93.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.95/215.11 = 93.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.95x = 215.11 × 93.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.95x = 20,149.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,149.35/155.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.20

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