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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.34, 232.92 and 63.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.34, 232.92 and 63.99 is: 95.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.34 : 232.92 = 63.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.34/232.92 = 63.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.34x = 232.92 × 63.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.34x = 14,904.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,904.55/155.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.95

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