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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.56, 214.66 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.56, 214.66 and 90.05 is: 124.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.56 : 214.66 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.56/214.66 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.56x = 214.66 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.56x = 19,330.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,330.13/155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.26

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