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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.57, 233.15 and 64.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.57, 233.15 and 64.24 is: 96.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.57 : 233.15 = 64.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.57/233.15 = 64.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.57x = 233.15 × 64.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.57x = 14,978.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,978.51/155.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.28

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