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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.48, 214.61 and 90.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.48, 214.61 and 90.01 is: 124.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.48 : 214.61 = 90.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.48/214.61 = 90.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.48x = 214.61 × 90.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.48x = 19,317.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,317.05/155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.24

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