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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.76, 233.52 and 64.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.76, 233.52 and 64.38 is: 96.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.76 : 233.52 = 64.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.76/233.52 = 64.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.76x = 233.52 × 64.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.76x = 15,034.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,034.02/155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.52

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