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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.15, 215.49 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.15, 215.49 and 90.63 is: 125.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.15 : 215.49 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.15/215.49 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.15x = 215.49 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.15x = 19,529.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,529.86/156.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.07

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