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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.19, 232.53 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.19, 232.53 and 94.38 is: 141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.19 : 232.53 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.19/232.53 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.19x = 232.53 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.19x = 21,946.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,946.18/155.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.41

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