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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.23, 157.89 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.23, 157.89 and 90.24 is: 135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.23 : 157.89 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.23/157.89 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.23x = 157.89 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.23x = 14,247.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,247.99/105.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.41

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