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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.13, 232.80 and 58.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.13, 232.80 and 58.94 is: 88.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.13 : 232.80 = 58.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.13/232.80 = 58.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.13x = 232.80 × 58.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.13x = 13,721.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,721.23/155.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.45

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