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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.37, 233.16 and 86.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.37, 233.16 and 86.85 is: 130.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.37 : 233.16 = 86.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.37/233.16 = 86.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.37x = 233.16 × 86.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.37x = 20,249.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,249.95/155.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.33

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