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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.87, 157.24 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.87, 157.24 and 90.60 is: 135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.87 : 157.24 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.87/157.24 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.87x = 157.24 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.87x = 14,244.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,244.96/104.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.83

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