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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.86, 215.13 and 90.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.86, 215.13 and 90.39 is: 124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.86 : 215.13 = 90.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.86/215.13 = 90.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.86x = 215.13 × 90.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.86x = 19,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,445.60/155.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.76

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