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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.12, 232.63 and 57.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.12, 232.63 and 57.62 is: 86.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.12 : 232.63 = 57.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.12/232.63 = 57.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.12x = 232.63 × 57.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.12x = 13,404.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,404.58/155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.42

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