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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.17, 215.51 and 90.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.17, 215.51 and 90.67 is: 125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.17 : 215.51 = 90.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.17/215.51 = 90.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.17x = 215.51 × 90.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.17x = 19,539.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,539.70/156.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.12

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