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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.43, 157.86 and 90.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.43, 157.86 and 90.01 is: 134.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.43 : 157.86 = 90.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.43/157.86 = 90.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.43x = 157.86 × 90.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.43x = 14,208.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,208.98/105.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.77

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