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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.16, 158.85 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.16, 158.85 and 90.98 is: 136.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.16 : 158.85 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.16/158.85 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.16x = 158.85 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.16x = 14,452.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,452.17/106.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.14

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