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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.27, 232.70 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.27, 232.70 and 90.24 is: 135.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.27 : 232.70 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.27/232.70 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.27x = 232.70 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.27x = 20,998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,998.40/155.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.24

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