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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.78, 233.64 and 59.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.78, 233.64 and 59.57 is: 89.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.78 : 233.64 = 59.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.78/233.64 = 59.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.78x = 233.64 × 59.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.78x = 13,917.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,917.93/155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.34

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