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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.37, 215.76 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.37, 215.76 and 90.86 is: 125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.37 : 215.76 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.37/215.76 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.37x = 215.76 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.37x = 19,603.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,603.95/156.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.37

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