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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.77, 155.97 and 90.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.77, 155.97 and 90.41 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.77 : 155.97 = 90.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.77/155.97 = 90.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.77x = 155.97 × 90.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.77x = 14,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,100.47/103.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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