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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.62, 233.52 and 90.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.62, 233.52 and 90.74 is: 136.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.62 : 233.52 = 90.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.62/233.52 = 90.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.62x = 233.52 × 90.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.62x = 21,189.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,189.15/155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.16

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