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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.50, 233.34 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.50, 233.34 and 90.52 is: 135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.50 : 233.34 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.50/233.34 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.50x = 233.34 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.50x = 21,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,121.94/155.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.83

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