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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.92, 234.06 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.92, 234.06 and 95.16 is: 142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.92 : 234.06 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.92/234.06 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.92x = 234.06 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.92x = 22,273.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,273.15/155.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.85

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