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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.05, 232.71 and 90.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.05, 232.71 and 90.11 is: 135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.05 : 232.71 = 90.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.05/232.71 = 90.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.05x = 232.71 × 90.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.05x = 20,969.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,969.74/155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.25

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