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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.53, 233.15 and 90.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.53, 233.15 and 90.53 is: 135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.53 : 233.15 = 90.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.53/233.15 = 90.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.53x = 233.15 × 90.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.53x = 21,105.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,105.90/155.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.71

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