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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.60, 232.97 and 87.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.60, 232.97 and 87.02 is: 130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.60 : 232.97 = 87.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.60/232.97 = 87.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.60x = 232.97 × 87.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.60x = 20,273.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,273.05/155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.29

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