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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.56, 156.74 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.56, 156.74 and 90.25 is: 135.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.56 : 156.74 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.56/156.74 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.56x = 156.74 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.56x = 14,144.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,144.94/104.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.28

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