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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.12, 232.67 and 58.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.12, 232.67 and 58.93 is: 88.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.12 : 232.67 = 58.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.12/232.67 = 58.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.12x = 232.67 × 58.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.12x = 13,710.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,710.81/155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.39

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