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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.32, 232.46 and 94.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.32, 232.46 and 94.15 is: 140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.32 : 232.46 = 94.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.32/232.46 = 94.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.32x = 232.46 × 94.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.32x = 21,886.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,886.28/155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.91

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