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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.04, 215.37 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.04, 215.37 and 90.58 is: 125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.04 : 215.37 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.04/215.37 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.04x = 215.37 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.04x = 19,508.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,508.21/156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.02

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