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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.15, 232.88 and 86.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.15, 232.88 and 86.77 is: 130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.15 : 232.88 = 86.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.15/232.88 = 86.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.15x = 232.88 × 86.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.15x = 20,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,206.85/155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.24

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