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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.56, 233.36 and 59.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.56, 233.36 and 59.44 is: 89.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.56 : 233.36 = 59.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.56/233.36 = 59.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.56x = 233.36 × 59.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.56x = 13,870.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,870.92/155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.17

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