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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.53, 233.27 and 64.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.53, 233.27 and 64.24 is: 96.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.53 : 233.27 = 64.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.53/233.27 = 64.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.53x = 233.27 × 64.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.53x = 14,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,984.10/155.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.34

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