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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.91, 215.19 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.91, 215.19 and 90.42 is: 124.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.91 : 215.19 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.91/215.19 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.91x = 215.19 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.91x = 19,457.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,457.48/155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.80

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