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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.15, 232.42 and 94.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.15, 232.42 and 94.10 is: 140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.15 : 232.42 = 94.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.15/232.42 = 94.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.15x = 232.42 × 94.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.15x = 21,870.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,870.72/155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.97

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