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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 232.80 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 232.80 and 90.12 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 232.80 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/232.80 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 232.80 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 20,979.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,979.94/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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