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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 233.94 and 87.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 233.94 and 87.40 is: 131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 233.94 = 87.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/233.94 = 87.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 233.94 × 87.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 20,446.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,446.36/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.17

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