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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.41, 233.16 and 64.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.41, 233.16 and 64.09 is: 96.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.41 : 233.16 = 64.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.41/233.16 = 64.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.41x = 233.16 × 64.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.41x = 14,943.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,943.22/155.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.15

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