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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.90, 233.88 and 64.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.90, 233.88 and 64.57 is: 96.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.90 : 233.88 = 64.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.90/233.88 = 64.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.90x = 233.88 × 64.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.90x = 15,100.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,100.14/155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.86

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