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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155, 232.55 and 86.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155, 232.55 and 86.66 is: 130.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155 : 232.55 = 86.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155/232.55 = 86.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155x = 232.55 × 86.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155x = 20,152.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152.78/155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.02

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