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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.45, 233.28 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.45, 233.28 and 90.48 is: 135.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.45 : 233.28 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.45/233.28 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.45x = 233.28 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.45x = 21,107.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,107.71/155.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.78

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