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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.55, 233.31 and 58.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.55, 233.31 and 58.05 is: 87.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.55 : 233.31 = 58.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.55/233.31 = 58.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.55x = 233.31 × 58.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.55x = 13,543.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,543.65/155.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.07

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