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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.48, 233.28 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.48, 233.28 and 94.58 is: 141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.48 : 233.28 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.48/233.28 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.48x = 233.28 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.48x = 22,063.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,063.62/155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.91

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