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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.49, 233.07 and 56.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.49, 233.07 and 56.60 is: 84.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.49 : 233.07 = 56.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.49/233.07 = 56.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.49x = 233.07 × 56.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.49x = 13,191.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,191.07/155.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.83

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