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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 233.69 and 59.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 233.69 and 59.63 is: 89.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 233.69 = 59.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/233.69 = 59.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 233.69 × 59.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 13,933.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,933.47/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.39

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