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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.18, 232.35 and 94.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.18, 232.35 and 94.19 is: 141.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.18 : 232.35 = 94.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.18/232.35 = 94.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.18x = 232.35 × 94.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.18x = 21,883.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,883.88/155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.03

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