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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.55, 233.25 and 64.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.55, 233.25 and 64.27 is: 96.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.55 : 233.25 = 64.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.55/233.25 = 64.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.55x = 233.25 × 64.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.55x = 14,990.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,990.98/155.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.37

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