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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.21, 232.64 and 86.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.21, 232.64 and 86.58 is: 129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.21 : 232.64 = 86.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.21/232.64 = 86.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.21x = 232.64 × 86.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.21x = 20,141.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,141.54/155.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.77

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