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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.52, 215.95 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.52, 215.95 and 90.98 is: 125.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.52 : 215.95 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.52/215.95 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.52x = 215.95 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.52x = 19,646.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,646.68/156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.53

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