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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 233.65 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 233.65 and 90.56 is: 136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 233.65 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/233.65 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 233.65 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 21,159.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,159.34/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.06

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