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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155, 232.41 and 63.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155, 232.41 and 63.74 is: 95.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155 : 232.41 = 63.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155/232.41 = 63.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155x = 232.41 × 63.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155x = 14,813.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,813.81/155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.57

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