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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.38, 233.13 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.38, 233.13 and 94.56 is: 141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.38 : 233.13 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.38/233.13 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.38x = 233.13 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.38x = 22,044.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,044.77/155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.88

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