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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.38, 232.98 and 59.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.38, 232.98 and 59.14 is: 88.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.38 : 232.98 = 59.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.38/232.98 = 59.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.38x = 232.98 × 59.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.38x = 13,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,778.44/155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.68

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