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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.94, 234.01 and 59.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.94, 234.01 and 59.75 is: 89.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.94 : 234.01 = 59.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.94/234.01 = 59.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.94x = 234.01 × 59.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.94x = 13,981.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,981.95/155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.66

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