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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.58, 233.19 and 64.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.58, 233.19 and 64.23 is: 96.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.58 : 233.19 = 64.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.58/233.19 = 64.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.58x = 233.19 × 64.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.58x = 14,976.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,976.92/155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.27

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