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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.26, 232.94 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.26, 232.94 and 90.26 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.26 : 232.94 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.26/232.94 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.26x = 232.94 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.26x = 21,025.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,025.16/155.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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