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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.56, 233.26 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.56, 233.26 and 64.28 is: 96.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.56 : 233.26 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.56/233.26 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.56x = 233.26 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.56x = 14,993.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,993.95/155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.39

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