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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.36, 154.96 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.36, 154.96 and 90.40 is: 135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.36 : 154.96 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.36/154.96 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.36x = 154.96 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.36x = 14,008.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,008.38/103.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.53

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