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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.64, 233.33 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.64, 233.33 and 87.12 is: 130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.64 : 233.33 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.64/233.33 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.64x = 233.33 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.64x = 20,327.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,327.27/155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.60

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