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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.22, 215.60 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.22, 215.60 and 90.72 is: 125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.22 : 215.60 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.22/215.60 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.22x = 215.60 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.22x = 19,559.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,559.23/156.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.20

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