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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.46, 158.10 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.46, 158.10 and 90.34 is: 135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.46 : 158.10 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.46/158.10 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.46x = 158.10 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.46x = 14,282.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,282.75/105.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.43

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