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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.58, 233.06 and 90.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.58, 233.06 and 90.39 is: 135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.58 : 233.06 = 90.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.58/233.06 = 90.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.58x = 233.06 × 90.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.58x = 21,066.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,066.95/155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.41

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