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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.21, 232.87 and 63.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.21, 232.87 and 63.91 is: 95.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.21 : 232.87 = 63.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.21/232.87 = 63.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.21x = 232.87 × 63.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.21x = 14,882.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,882.72/155.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.89

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