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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.21, 232.67 and 63.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.21, 232.67 and 63.84 is: 95.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.21 : 232.67 = 63.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.21/232.67 = 63.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.21x = 232.67 × 63.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.21x = 14,853.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,853.33/155.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.70

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