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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.12, 232.69 and 63.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.12, 232.69 and 63.89 is: 95.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.12 : 232.69 = 63.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.12/232.69 = 63.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.12x = 232.69 × 63.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.12x = 14,866.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,866.23/155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.84

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