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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 232.67 and 63.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 232.67 and 63.85 is: 95.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 232.67 = 63.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/232.67 = 63.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 232.67 × 63.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 14,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,854.50/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.70

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