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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.18, 232.77 and 39.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.18, 232.77 and 39.63 is: 59.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.18 : 232.77 = 39.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.18/232.77 = 39.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.18x = 232.77 × 39.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.18x = 9,224.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,224.68/155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.45

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