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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.03, 156.86 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.03, 156.86 and 90.48 is: 135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.03 : 156.86 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.03/156.86 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.03x = 156.86 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.03x = 14,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,192.24/105.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.13

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