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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155, 232.50 and 58.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155, 232.50 and 58.85 is: 88.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155 : 232.50 = 58.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155/232.50 = 58.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155x = 232.50 × 58.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155x = 13,682.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,682.63/155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.28

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