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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.09, 232.46 and 63.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.09, 232.46 and 63.68 is: 95.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.09 : 232.46 = 63.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.09/232.46 = 63.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.09x = 232.46 × 63.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.09x = 14,801.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,801.89/155.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.44

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