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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.31, 233.10 and 97.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.31, 233.10 and 97.64 is: 146.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.31 : 233.10 = 97.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.31/233.10 = 97.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.31x = 233.10 × 97.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.31x = 22,759.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,759.88/155.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.54

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