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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.09, 232.69 and 63.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.09, 232.69 and 63.74 is: 95.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.09 : 232.69 = 63.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.09/232.69 = 63.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.09x = 232.69 × 63.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.09x = 14,830.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,830.83/155.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.63

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