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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.27, 157.59 and 90.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.27, 157.59 and 90.69 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.27 : 157.59 = 90.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.27/157.59 = 90.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.27x = 157.59 × 90.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.27x = 14,291.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,291.84/105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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