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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.18, 215.50 and 90.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.18, 215.50 and 90.69 is: 125.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.18 : 215.50 = 90.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.18/215.50 = 90.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.18x = 215.50 × 90.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.18x = 19,543.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,543.70/156.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.14

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