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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.96, 234.06 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.96, 234.06 and 87.50 is: 131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.96 : 234.06 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.96/234.06 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.96x = 234.06 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.96x = 20,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,480.25/155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.32

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