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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.76, 233.70 and 87.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.76, 233.70 and 87.38 is: 131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.76 : 233.70 = 87.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.76/233.70 = 87.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.76x = 233.70 × 87.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.76x = 20,420.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,420.71/155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.10

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