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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.27, 215.66 and 90.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.27, 215.66 and 90.75 is: 125.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.27 : 215.66 = 90.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.27/215.66 = 90.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.27x = 215.66 × 90.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.27x = 19,571.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,571.37/156.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.24

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