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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.09, 215.43 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.09, 215.43 and 90.63 is: 125.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.09 : 215.43 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.09/215.43 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.09x = 215.43 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.09x = 19,524.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,524.42/156.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.08

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