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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.83, 233.77 and 64.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.83, 233.77 and 64.53 is: 96.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.83 : 233.77 = 64.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.83/233.77 = 64.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.83x = 233.77 × 64.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.83x = 15,085.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,085.14/155.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.81

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