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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.24, 232.96 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.24, 232.96 and 94.20 is: 141.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.24 : 232.96 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.24/232.96 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.24x = 232.96 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.24x = 21,944.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,944.83/155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.36

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