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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.02, 232.47 and 86.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.02, 232.47 and 86.53 is: 129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.02 : 232.47 = 86.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.02/232.47 = 86.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.02x = 232.47 × 86.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.02x = 20,115.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,115.05/155.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.76

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