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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.66, 233.25 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.66, 233.25 and 90.60 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.66 : 233.25 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.66/233.25 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.66x = 233.25 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.66x = 21,132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,132.45/155.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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