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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.85, 215.06 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.85, 215.06 and 90.37 is: 124.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.85 : 215.06 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.85/215.06 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.85x = 215.06 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.85x = 19,433.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,433.58/155.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.69

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