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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.53, 232.95 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.53, 232.95 and 86.91 is: 130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.53 : 232.95 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.53/232.95 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.53x = 232.95 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.53x = 20,245.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,245.14/155.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.17

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