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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.25, 157.18 and 90.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.25, 157.18 and 90.84 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.25 : 157.18 = 90.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.25/157.18 = 90.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.25x = 157.18 × 90.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.25x = 14,277.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,277.84/105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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