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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.95, 233.98 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.95, 233.98 and 90.99 is: 136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.95 : 233.98 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.95/233.98 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.95x = 233.98 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.95x = 21,289.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,289.61/155.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.52

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