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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.42, 233.26 and 64.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.42, 233.26 and 64.18 is: 96.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.42 : 233.26 = 64.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.42/233.26 = 64.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.42x = 233.26 × 64.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.42x = 14,970.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,970.63/155.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.32

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