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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 232.82 and 63.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 232.82 and 63.94 is: 95.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 232.82 = 63.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/232.82 = 63.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 232.82 × 63.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 14,886.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,886.51/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.91

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