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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.79, 233.73 and 59.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.79, 233.73 and 59.67 is: 89.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.79 : 233.73 = 59.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.79/233.73 = 59.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.79x = 233.73 × 59.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.79x = 13,946.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,946.67/155.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.52

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