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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.30, 233.04 and 63.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.30, 233.04 and 63.98 is: 96.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.30 : 233.04 = 63.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.30/233.04 = 63.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.30x = 233.04 × 63.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.30x = 14,909.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,909.90/155.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.01

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