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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.23, 215.60 and 90.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.23, 215.60 and 90.76 is: 125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.23 : 215.60 = 90.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.23/215.60 = 90.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.23x = 215.60 × 90.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.23x = 19,567.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,567.54/156.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.25

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