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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.06, 232.68 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.06, 232.68 and 90.18 is: 135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.06 : 232.68 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.06/232.68 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.06x = 232.68 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.06x = 20,982.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,982.63/155.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.32

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