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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.93, 216.57 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.93, 216.57 and 90.54 is: 124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.93 : 216.57 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.93/216.57 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.93x = 216.57 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.93x = 19,608.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,608.25/156.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.95

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