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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.72, 214.93 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.72, 214.93 and 90.25 is: 124.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.72 : 214.93 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.72/214.93 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.72x = 214.93 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.72x = 19,397.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,397.01/155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.56

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