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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.10, 232.65 and 58.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.10, 232.65 and 58.89 is: 88.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.10 : 232.65 = 58.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.10/232.65 = 58.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.10x = 232.65 × 58.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.10x = 13,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,700.76/155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.34

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