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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.82, 233.22 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.82, 233.22 and 87.18 is: 130.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.82 : 233.22 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.82/233.22 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.82x = 233.22 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.82x = 20,332.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,332.12/155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.48

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