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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 232.76 and 59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 232.76 and 59 is: 88.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 232.76 = 59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/232.76 = 59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 232.76 × 59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 13,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,732.84/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.47

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