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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.33, 157.26 and 90.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.33, 157.26 and 90.87 is: 135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.33 : 157.26 = 90.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.33/157.26 = 90.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.33x = 157.26 × 90.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.33x = 14,290.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,290.22/105.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.67

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