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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.86, 233.78 and 64.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.86, 233.78 and 64.52 is: 96.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.86 : 233.78 = 64.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.86/233.78 = 64.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.86x = 233.78 × 64.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.86x = 15,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,083.49/155.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.78

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