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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.70, 233.59 and 58.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.70, 233.59 and 58.25 is: 87.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.70 : 233.59 = 58.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.70/233.59 = 58.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.70x = 233.59 × 58.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.70x = 13,605.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,605.45/155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.39

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