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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.48, 232.96 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.48, 232.96 and 90.40 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.48 : 232.96 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.48/232.96 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.48x = 232.96 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.48x = 21,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,059.58/155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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