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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.67, 214.85 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.67, 214.85 and 90.16 is: 124.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.67 : 214.85 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.67/214.85 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.67x = 214.85 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.67x = 19,371.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,371.77/155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.44

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