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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.61, 233.19 and 87.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.61, 233.19 and 87.03 is: 130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.61 : 233.19 = 87.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.61/233.19 = 87.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.61x = 233.19 × 87.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.61x = 20,294.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,294.53/155.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.42

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