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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.87, 233.65 and 64.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.87, 233.65 and 64.47 is: 96.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.87 : 233.65 = 64.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.87/233.65 = 64.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.87x = 233.65 × 64.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.87x = 15,063.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,063.42/155.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.64

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