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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.79, 155.68 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.79, 155.68 and 90.42 is: 135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.79 : 155.68 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.79/155.68 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.79x = 155.68 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.79x = 14,076.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,076.36/103.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.63

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