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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.52, 158.01 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.52, 158.01 and 90.40 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.52 : 158.01 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.52/158.01 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.52x = 158.01 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.52x = 14,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,284.10/105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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