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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.59, 233.40 and 87.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.59, 233.40 and 87.14 is: 130.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.59 : 233.40 = 87.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.59/233.40 = 87.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.59x = 233.40 × 87.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.59x = 20,339.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,339.39/155.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.73

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