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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.31, 157.26 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.31, 157.26 and 90 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.31 : 157.26 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.31/157.26 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.31x = 157.26 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.31x = 14,153.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,153.40/104.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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