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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.48, 158.27 and 90.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.48, 158.27 and 90.49 is: 135.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.48 : 158.27 = 90.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.48/158.27 = 90.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.48x = 158.27 × 90.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.48x = 14,321.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,321.60/105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.78

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