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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.99, 215.26 and 93.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.99, 215.26 and 93.79 is: 129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.99 : 215.26 = 93.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.99/215.26 = 93.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.99x = 215.26 × 93.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.99x = 20,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,188.16/155.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.42

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