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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.37, 158.92 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.37, 158.92 and 90.34 is: 136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.37 : 158.92 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.37/158.92 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.37x = 158.92 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.37x = 14,356.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,356.21/105.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.25

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