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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.47, 233.13 and 64.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.47, 233.13 and 64.09 is: 96.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.47 : 233.13 = 64.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.47/233.13 = 64.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.47x = 233.13 × 64.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.47x = 14,941.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,941.47/155.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.11

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