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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.70, 214.88 and 90.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.70, 214.88 and 90.21 is: 124.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.70 : 214.88 = 90.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.70/214.88 = 90.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.70x = 214.88 × 90.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.70x = 19,384.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,384.55/155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.50

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