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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 159.14 and 90.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 159.14 and 90.06 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 159.14 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/159.14 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 159.14 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 14,332.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,332.15/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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