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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 215.08 and 90.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 215.08 and 90.39 is: 124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 215.08 = 90.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/215.08 = 90.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 215.08 × 90.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 19,441.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,441.08/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.72

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