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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.30, 232.99 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.30, 232.99 and 90.28 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.30 : 232.99 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.30/232.99 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.30x = 232.99 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.30x = 21,034.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,034.34/155.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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