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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 233.70 and 63.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 233.70 and 63.30 is: 94.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 233.70 = 63.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/233.70 = 63.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 233.70 × 63.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 14,793.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,793.21/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.90

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