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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.45, 155.79 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.45, 155.79 and 90.09 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.45 : 155.79 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.45/155.79 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.45x = 155.79 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.45x = 14,033.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,033.89/103.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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