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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 215.15 and 90.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 215.15 and 90.41 is: 124.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 215.15 = 90.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/215.15 = 90.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 215.15 × 90.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 19,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,450.18/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.78

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