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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.68, 233.58 and 59.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.68, 233.58 and 59.56 is: 89.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.68 : 233.58 = 59.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.68/233.58 = 59.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.68x = 233.58 × 59.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.68x = 13,912.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,912.02/155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.36

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