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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.49, 233.19 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.49, 233.19 and 94.59 is: 141.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.49 : 233.19 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.49/233.19 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.49x = 233.19 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.49x = 22,057.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,057.44/155.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.86

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