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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.65, 233.42 and 64.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.65, 233.42 and 64.30 is: 96.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.65 : 233.42 = 64.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.65/233.42 = 64.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.65x = 233.42 × 64.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.65x = 15,008.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,008.80/155.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.43

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