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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.20, 158.03 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.20, 158.03 and 90.17 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.20 : 158.03 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.20/158.03 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.20x = 158.03 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.20x = 14,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,249.57/105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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