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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.36, 233.12 and 64.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.36, 233.12 and 64.16 is: 96.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.36 : 233.12 = 64.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.36/233.12 = 64.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.36x = 233.12 × 64.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.36x = 14,956.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,956.98/155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.27

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