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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.75, 233.68 and 59.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.75, 233.68 and 59.54 is: 89.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.75 : 233.68 = 59.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.75/233.68 = 59.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.75x = 233.68 × 59.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.75x = 13,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,912.14/155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.33

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