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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.59, 233.48 and 87.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.59, 233.48 and 87.15 is: 130.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.59 : 233.48 = 87.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.59/233.48 = 87.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.59x = 233.48 × 87.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.59x = 20,347.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,347.64/155.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.78

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