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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.14, 232.70 and 58.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.14, 232.70 and 58.94 is: 88.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.14 : 232.70 = 58.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.14/232.70 = 58.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.14x = 232.70 × 58.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.14x = 13,715.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,715.34/155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.41

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