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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.46, 233.17 and 59.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.46, 233.17 and 59.25 is: 88.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.46 : 233.17 = 59.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.46/233.17 = 59.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.46x = 233.17 × 59.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.46x = 13,815.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,815.17/155.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.87

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