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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.89, 216.50 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.89, 216.50 and 90.50 is: 124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.89 : 216.50 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.89/216.50 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.89x = 216.50 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.89x = 19,591.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,591.72/156.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.88

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