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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.74, 233.44 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.74, 233.44 and 94.92 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.74 : 233.44 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.74/233.44 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.74x = 233.44 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.74x = 22,158.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158.12/155.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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