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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.55, 233.35 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.55, 233.35 and 87.04 is: 130.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.55 : 233.35 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.55/233.35 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.55x = 233.35 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.55x = 20,310.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,310.86/155.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.57

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