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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.62, 156.60 and 90.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.62, 156.60 and 90.04 is: 134.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.62 : 156.60 = 90.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.62/156.60 = 90.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.62x = 156.60 × 90.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.62x = 14,100.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,100.26/104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.78

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