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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.72, 233.43 and 64.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.72, 233.43 and 64.29 is: 96.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.72 : 233.43 = 64.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.72/233.43 = 64.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.72x = 233.43 × 64.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.72x = 15,007.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,007.85/155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.38

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