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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.69, 233.56 and 64.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.69, 233.56 and 64.45 is: 96.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.69 : 233.56 = 64.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.69/233.56 = 64.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.69x = 233.56 × 64.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.69x = 15,051.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051.77/155.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.68

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