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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.34, 233.08 and 59.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.34, 233.08 and 59.12 is: 88.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.34 : 233.08 = 59.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.34/233.08 = 59.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.34x = 233.08 × 59.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.34x = 13,779.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,779.69/155.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.71

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