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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.84, 215.04 and 90.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.84, 215.04 and 90.35 is: 124.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.84 : 215.04 = 90.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.84/215.04 = 90.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.84x = 215.04 × 90.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.84x = 19,427.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,427.79/155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.67

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