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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.97, 215.22 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.97, 215.22 and 93.80 is: 129.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.97 : 215.22 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.97/215.22 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.97x = 215.22 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.97x = 20,188.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,188.17/155.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.44

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