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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.79, 233.70 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.79, 233.70 and 64.50 is: 96.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.79 : 233.70 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.79/233.70 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.79x = 233.70 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.79x = 15,073.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,073.65/155.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.76

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