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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.66, 233.54 and 63.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.66, 233.54 and 63.12 is: 94.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.66 : 233.54 = 63.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.66/233.54 = 63.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.66x = 233.54 × 63.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.66x = 14,741.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,741.04/155.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.70

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