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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.32, 232.78 and 86.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.32, 232.78 and 86.66 is: 129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.32 : 232.78 = 86.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.32/232.78 = 86.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.32x = 232.78 × 86.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.32x = 20,172.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,172.71/155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.88

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