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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.61, 233.05 and 94.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.61, 233.05 and 94.63 is: 141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.61 : 233.05 = 94.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.61/233.05 = 94.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.61x = 233.05 × 94.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.61x = 22,053.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,053.91/155.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.73

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