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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 158.25 and 90.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 158.25 and 90.79 is: 135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 158.25 = 90.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/158.25 = 90.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 158.25 × 90.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 14,367.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,367.52/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.54

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