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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.41, 233.08 and 59.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.41, 233.08 and 59.22 is: 88.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.41 : 233.08 = 59.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.41/233.08 = 59.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.41x = 233.08 × 59.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.41x = 13,802.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,802.85/155.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.82

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