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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.45, 233.20 and 59.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.45, 233.20 and 59.27 is: 88.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.45 : 233.20 = 59.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.45/233.20 = 59.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.45x = 233.20 × 59.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.45x = 13,821.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,821.76/155.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.91

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