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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.36, 232.68 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.36, 232.68 and 94.40 is: 141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.36 : 232.68 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.36/232.68 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.36x = 232.68 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.36x = 21,964.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,964.99/155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.38

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