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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.08, 233.96 and 59.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.08, 233.96 and 59.87 is: 89.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.08 : 233.96 = 59.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.08/233.96 = 59.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.08x = 233.96 × 59.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.08x = 14,005.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,005.72/156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.74

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