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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 232.61 and 90.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 232.61 and 90.23 is: 135.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 232.61 = 90.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/232.61 = 90.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 232.61 × 90.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 20,989.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,989.21/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.22

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