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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.19, 215.52 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.19, 215.52 and 90.65 is: 125.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.19 : 215.52 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.19/215.52 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.19x = 215.52 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.19x = 19,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,536.89/156.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.08

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