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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.62, 214.72 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.62, 214.72 and 90.12 is: 124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.62 : 214.72 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.62/214.72 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.62x = 214.72 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.62x = 19,350.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,350.57/155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.34

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