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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.17, 232.83 and 63.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.17, 232.83 and 63.90 is: 95.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.17 : 232.83 = 63.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.17/232.83 = 63.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.17x = 232.83 × 63.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.17x = 14,876.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,876.67/155.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.87

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