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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.14, 232.32 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.14, 232.32 and 94.12 is: 140.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.14 : 232.32 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.14/232.32 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.14x = 232.32 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.14x = 21,865.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,865.96/155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.94

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