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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.98, 215.23 and 90.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.98, 215.23 and 90.51 is: 124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.98 : 215.23 = 90.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.98/215.23 = 90.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.98x = 215.23 × 90.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.98x = 19,480.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,480.47/155.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.89

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