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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.53, 215.97 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.53, 215.97 and 90.99 is: 125.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.53 : 215.97 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.53/215.97 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.53x = 215.97 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.53x = 19,650.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,650.77/156.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.54

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