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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.31, 232.86 and 86.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.31, 232.86 and 86.88 is: 130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.31 : 232.86 = 86.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.31/232.86 = 86.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.31x = 232.86 × 86.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.31x = 20,230.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,230.88/155.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.26

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