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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.91, 233.72 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.91, 233.72 and 94.23 is: 141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.91 : 233.72 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.91/233.72 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.91x = 233.72 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.91x = 22,023.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,023.44/155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.26

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