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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.50, 233.25 and 59.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.50, 233.25 and 59.35 is: 89.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.50 : 233.25 = 59.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.50/233.25 = 59.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.50x = 233.25 × 59.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.50x = 13,843.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,843.39/155.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.03

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