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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.42, 233.16 and 87.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.42, 233.16 and 87.02 is: 130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.42 : 233.16 = 87.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.42/233.16 = 87.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.42x = 233.16 × 87.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.42x = 20,289.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,289.58/155.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.55

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