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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.23, 157.76 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.23, 157.76 and 90.96 is: 136.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.23 : 157.76 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.23/157.76 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.23x = 157.76 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.23x = 14,349.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,349.14/105.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.36

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