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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.57, 145.53 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.57, 145.53 and 90.18 is: 124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.57 : 145.53 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.57/145.53 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.57x = 145.53 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.57x = 13,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,123.90/105.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.31

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