Why physical theories admit mathematical form

Investigate and explain why successful physical theories consistently admit precise mathematical formalization, clarifying the basis for the apparent universality of mathematical form across accepted theories.

Background

In the context of discussing whether a final theory might exist without admitting a mathematical description, the author highlights a deeper epistemological issue: the recurring success of mathematical formalization in physics. The footnote explicitly acknowledges uncertainty about why physical theories are so amenable to mathematical representation, framing this as a nontrivial open question.