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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 233.62 and 64.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 233.62 and 64.46 is: 96.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 233.62 = 64.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/233.62 = 64.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 233.62 × 64.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 15,059.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,059.57/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.61

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