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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.41, 233.13 and 57.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.41, 233.13 and 57.89 is: 86.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.41 : 233.13 = 57.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.41/233.13 = 57.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.41x = 233.13 × 57.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.41x = 13,495.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,495.61/155.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.84

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