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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.93, 233.44 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.93, 233.44 and 90.73 is: 135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.93 : 233.44 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.93/233.44 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.93x = 233.44 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.93x = 21,178.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,178.97/155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.83

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