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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.48, 233.17 and 64.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.48, 233.17 and 64.15 is: 96.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.48 : 233.17 = 64.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.48/233.17 = 64.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.48x = 233.17 × 64.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.48x = 14,957.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,957.11/155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.20

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