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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.81, 233.62 and 64.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.81, 233.62 and 64.40 is: 96.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.81 : 233.62 = 64.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.81/233.62 = 64.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.81x = 233.62 × 64.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.81x = 15,043.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,043.80/155.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.55

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