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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.72, 233.23 and 94.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.72, 233.23 and 94.72 is: 141.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.72 : 233.23 = 94.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.72/233.23 = 94.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.72x = 233.23 × 94.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.72x = 22,091.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,091.34/155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.86

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