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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.45, 233.26 and 87.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.45, 233.26 and 87.01 is: 130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.45 : 233.26 = 87.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.45/233.26 = 87.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.45x = 233.26 × 87.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.45x = 20,295.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,295.15/155.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.56

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