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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 233.10 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 233.10 and 94.70 is: 141.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 233.10 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/233.10 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 233.10 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 22,073.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,073.40/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.93

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