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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.62, 216.14 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.62, 216.14 and 90.24 is: 124.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.62 : 216.14 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.62/216.14 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.62x = 216.14 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.62x = 19,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,504.47/156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.53

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