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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.91, 233.56 and 94.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.91, 233.56 and 94.89 is: 142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.91 : 233.56 = 94.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.91/233.56 = 94.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.91x = 233.56 × 94.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.91x = 22,162.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,162.39/155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.15

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