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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.97, 234.36 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.97, 234.36 and 95.18 is: 143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.97 : 234.36 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.97/234.36 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.97x = 234.36 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.97x = 22,305.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,305.21/155.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.01

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