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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.90, 215.16 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.90, 215.16 and 90.44 is: 124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.90 : 215.16 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.90/215.16 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.90x = 215.16 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.90x = 19,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,459.07/155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.82

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