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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.21, 232.86 and 63.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.21, 232.86 and 63.89 is: 95.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.21 : 232.86 = 63.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.21/232.86 = 63.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.21x = 232.86 × 63.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.21x = 14,877.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,877.43/155.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.85

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