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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.41, 215.83 and 90.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.41, 215.83 and 90.91 is: 125.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.41 : 215.83 = 90.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.41/215.83 = 90.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.41x = 215.83 × 90.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.41x = 19,621.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,621.11/156.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.45

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