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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.56, 233.44 and 59.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.56, 233.44 and 59.38 is: 89.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.56 : 233.44 = 59.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.56/233.44 = 59.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.56x = 233.44 × 59.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.56x = 13,861.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,861.67/155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.11

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