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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.18, 232.81 and 86.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.18, 232.81 and 86.75 is: 130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.18 : 232.81 = 86.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.18/232.81 = 86.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.18x = 232.81 × 86.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.18x = 20,196.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,196.27/155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.15

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