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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.85, 233.76 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.85, 233.76 and 94.96 is: 142.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.85 : 233.76 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.85/233.76 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.85x = 233.76 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.85x = 22,198.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,198.50/155.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.44

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