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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.90, 233.55 and 94.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.90, 233.55 and 94.85 is: 142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.90 : 233.55 = 94.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.90/233.55 = 94.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.90x = 233.55 × 94.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.90x = 22,152.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,152.22/155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.09

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