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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.29, 233.63 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.29, 233.63 and 94.47 is: 142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.29 : 233.63 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.29/233.63 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.29x = 233.63 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.29x = 22,071.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,071.03/155.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.13

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