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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.97, 234.03 and 64.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.97, 234.03 and 64.65 is: 97.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.97 : 234.03 = 64.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.97/234.03 = 64.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.97x = 234.03 × 64.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.97x = 15,130.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,130.04/155.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.01

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