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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.64, 157.53 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.64, 157.53 and 90.52 is: 134.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.64 : 157.53 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.64/157.53 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.64x = 157.53 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.64x = 14,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,259.62/105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.98

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