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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.28, 215.64 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.28, 215.64 and 90.80 is: 125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.28 : 215.64 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.28/215.64 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.28x = 215.64 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.28x = 19,580.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,580.11/156.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.29

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