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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.70, 233.54 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.70, 233.54 and 90.66 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.70 : 233.54 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.70/233.54 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.70x = 233.54 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.70x = 21,172.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,172.37/155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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