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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.26, 144.95 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.26, 144.95 and 90.40 is: 124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.26 : 144.95 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.26/144.95 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.26x = 144.95 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.26x = 13,103.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,103.48/105.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.49

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