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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.48, 232.80 and 86.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.48, 232.80 and 86.62 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.48 : 232.80 = 86.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.48/232.80 = 86.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.48x = 232.80 × 86.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.48x = 20,165.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,165.14/155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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