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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.54, 233.16 and 64.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.54, 233.16 and 64.17 is: 96.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.54 : 233.16 = 64.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.54/233.16 = 64.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.54x = 233.16 × 64.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.54x = 14,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,962.62/155.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.20

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