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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.47, 233.22 and 64.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.47, 233.22 and 64.16 is: 96.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.47 : 233.22 = 64.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.47/233.22 = 64.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.47x = 233.22 × 64.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.47x = 14,963.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,963.40/155.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.25

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