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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.05, 231.99 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.05, 231.99 and 95.70 is: 143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.05 : 231.99 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.05/231.99 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.05x = 231.99 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.05x = 22,200.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,200.91/155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.19

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