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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.44, 232.98 and 86.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.44, 232.98 and 86.96 is: 130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.44 : 232.98 = 86.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.44/232.98 = 86.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.44x = 232.98 × 86.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.44x = 20,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,259.94/155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.34

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