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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.20, 215.59 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.20, 215.59 and 90.73 is: 125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.20 : 215.59 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.20/215.59 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.20x = 215.59 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.20x = 19,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,559.71/156.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.22

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