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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.96, 233.93 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.96, 233.93 and 87.44 is: 131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.96 : 233.93 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.96/233.93 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.96x = 233.93 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.96x = 20,453.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,453.23/155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.15

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