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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.72, 233.16 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.72, 233.16 and 94.76 is: 141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.72 : 233.16 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.72/233.16 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.72x = 233.16 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.72x = 22,094.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,094.24/155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.88

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