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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.78, 233.51 and 87.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.78, 233.51 and 87.26 is: 130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.78 : 233.51 = 87.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.78/233.51 = 87.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.78x = 233.51 × 87.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.78x = 20,376.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,376.23/155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.81

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