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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.72, 214.94 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.72, 214.94 and 90.26 is: 124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.72 : 214.94 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.72/214.94 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.72x = 214.94 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.72x = 19,400.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,400.48/155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.59

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