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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.19, 157.47 and 90.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.19, 157.47 and 90.15 is: 134.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.19 : 157.47 = 90.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.19/157.47 = 90.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.19x = 157.47 × 90.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.19x = 14,195.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,195.92/105.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.96

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