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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.78, 214.97 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.78, 214.97 and 90.27 is: 124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.78 : 214.97 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.78/214.97 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.78x = 214.97 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.78x = 19,404.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,404.89/155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.57

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