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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.50, 232.96 and 86.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.50, 232.96 and 86.93 is: 130.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.50 : 232.96 = 86.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.50/232.96 = 86.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.50x = 232.96 × 86.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.50x = 20,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,250.85/155.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.23

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