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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.82, 233.55 and 87.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.82, 233.55 and 87.15 is: 130.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.82 : 233.55 = 87.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.82/233.55 = 87.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.82x = 233.55 × 87.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.82x = 20,353.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,353.88/155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.62

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