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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.01, 232.17 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.01, 232.17 and 86.40 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.01 : 232.17 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.01/232.17 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.01x = 232.17 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.01x = 20,059.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059.16/155.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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