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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.05, 232.62 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.05, 232.62 and 90.92 is: 136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.05 : 232.62 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.05/232.62 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.05x = 232.62 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.05x = 21,149.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,149.81/155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.41

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