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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.57, 233.14 and 87.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.57, 233.14 and 87.13 is: 130.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.57 : 233.14 = 87.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.57/233.14 = 87.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.57x = 233.14 × 87.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.57x = 20,313.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,313.49/155.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.57

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