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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.62, 233.22 and 86.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.62, 233.22 and 86.14 is: 129.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.62 : 233.22 = 86.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.62/233.22 = 86.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.62x = 233.22 × 86.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.62x = 20,089.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,089.57/155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.09

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