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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.37, 233.22 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.37, 233.22 and 90.44 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.37 : 233.22 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.37/233.22 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.37x = 233.22 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.37x = 21,092.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,092.42/155.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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