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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.94, 233.80 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.94, 233.80 and 94.98 is: 142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.94 : 233.80 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.94/233.80 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.94x = 233.80 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.94x = 22,206.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,206.32/155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.40

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