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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.77, 158.42 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.77, 158.42 and 90.59 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.77 : 158.42 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.77/158.42 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.77x = 158.42 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.77x = 14,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,350.70/105.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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