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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.56, 233.16 and 94.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.56, 233.16 and 94.72 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.56 : 233.16 = 94.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.56/233.16 = 94.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.56x = 233.16 × 94.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.56x = 22,084.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,084.92/155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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