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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.98, 234.03 and 95.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.98, 234.03 and 95.15 is: 142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.98 : 234.03 = 95.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.98/234.03 = 95.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.98x = 234.03 × 95.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.98x = 22,267.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,267.57/155.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.76

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