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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.48, 233.17 and 59.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.48, 233.17 and 59.27 is: 88.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.48 : 233.17 = 59.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.48/233.17 = 59.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.48x = 233.17 × 59.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.48x = 13,818.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,818.67/155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.88

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