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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.38, 232.66 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.38, 232.66 and 86.80 is: 129.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.38 : 232.66 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.38/232.66 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.38x = 232.66 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.38x = 20,194.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,194.89/155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.97

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