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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.33, 215.71 and 90.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.33, 215.71 and 90.82 is: 125.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.33 : 215.71 = 90.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.33/215.71 = 90.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.33x = 215.71 × 90.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.33x = 19,590.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,590.78/156.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.32

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