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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 232.50 and 58.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 232.50 and 58.92 is: 88.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 232.50 = 58.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/232.50 = 58.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 232.50 × 58.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 13,698.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,698.90/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.29

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