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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.97, 215.21 and 90.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.97, 215.21 and 90.47 is: 124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.97 : 215.21 = 90.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.97/215.21 = 90.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.97x = 215.21 × 90.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.97x = 19,470.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,470.81/155.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.84

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