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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 232.56 and 86.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 232.56 and 86.66 is: 129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 232.56 = 86.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/232.56 = 86.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 232.56 × 86.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 20,153.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153.65/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.89

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