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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.09, 215.41 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.09, 215.41 and 90.60 is: 125.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.09 : 215.41 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.09/215.41 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.09x = 215.41 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.09x = 19,516.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,516.49/156.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.03

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