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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.33, 233.03 and 63.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.33, 233.03 and 63.98 is: 95.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.33 : 233.03 = 63.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.33/233.03 = 63.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.33x = 233.03 × 63.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.33x = 14,909.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,909.10/155.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.98

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