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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.05, 215.34 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.05, 215.34 and 90.59 is: 125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.05 : 215.34 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.05/215.34 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.05x = 215.34 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.05x = 19,507.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,507.72/156.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.01

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