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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.47, 157.86 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.47, 157.86 and 90.08 is: 134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.47 : 157.86 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.47/157.86 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.47x = 157.86 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.47x = 14,220.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,220.03/105.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.83

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