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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.96, 215.22 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.96, 215.22 and 90.46 is: 124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.96 : 215.22 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.96/215.22 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.96x = 215.22 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.96x = 19,469.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,469.41/155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.84

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