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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 233.01 and 86.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 233.01 and 86.94 is: 130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 233.01 = 86.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/233.01 = 86.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 233.01 × 86.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 20,257.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,257.89/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.26

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