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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.63, 214.79 and 90.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.63, 214.79 and 90.14 is: 124.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.63 : 214.79 = 90.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.63/214.79 = 90.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.63x = 214.79 × 90.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.63x = 19,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,361.17/155.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.41

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