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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.21, 215.57 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.21, 215.57 and 90.72 is: 125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.21 : 215.57 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.21/215.57 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.21x = 215.57 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.21x = 19,555.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,555.25/156.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.18

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