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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.85, 215.03 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.85, 215.03 and 90.32 is: 124.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.85 : 215.03 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.85/215.03 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.85x = 215.03 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.85x = 19,419.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,419.98/155.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.61

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