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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.44, 233.19 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.44, 233.19 and 90.40 is: 135.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.44 : 233.19 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.44/233.19 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.44x = 233.19 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.44x = 21,080.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,080.38/155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.62

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