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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.99, 215.27 and 93.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.99, 215.27 and 93.85 is: 129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.99 : 215.27 = 93.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.99/215.27 = 93.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.99x = 215.27 × 93.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.99x = 20,202.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,202.01/155.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.51

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