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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.62, 157.51 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.62, 157.51 and 90.50 is: 134.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.62 : 157.51 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.62/157.51 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.62x = 157.51 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.62x = 14,254.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,254.66/105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.96

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