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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.64, 233.48 and 64.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.64, 233.48 and 64.37 is: 96.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.64 : 233.48 = 64.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.64/233.48 = 64.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.64x = 233.48 × 64.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.64x = 15,027.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,027.62/155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.55

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