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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.75, 233.67 and 59.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.75, 233.67 and 59.59 is: 89.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.75 : 233.67 = 59.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.75/233.67 = 59.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.75x = 233.67 × 59.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.75x = 13,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,924.40/155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.40

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