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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 232.92 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 232.92 and 94.59 is: 141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 232.92 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/232.92 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 232.92 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 22,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,031.90/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.67

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