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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.14, 157.86 and 90.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.14, 157.86 and 90.81 is: 136.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.14 : 157.86 = 90.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.14/157.86 = 90.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.14x = 157.86 × 90.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.14x = 14,335.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,335.27/105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.35

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