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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.83, 156.52 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.83, 156.52 and 90.37 is: 134.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.83 : 156.52 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.83/156.52 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.83x = 156.52 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.83x = 14,144.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,144.71/104.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.93

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