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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 232.79 and 63.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 232.79 and 63.81 is: 95.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 232.79 = 63.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/232.79 = 63.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 232.79 × 63.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 14,854.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,854.01/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.73

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