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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.45, 233.07 and 64.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.45, 233.07 and 64.12 is: 96.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.45 : 233.07 = 64.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.45/233.07 = 64.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.45x = 233.07 × 64.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.45x = 14,944.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,944.45/155.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.14

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