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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.61, 159.86 and 90.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.61, 159.86 and 90.31 is: 135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.61 : 159.86 = 90.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.61/159.86 = 90.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.61x = 159.86 × 90.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.61x = 14,435.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,435.71/106.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.41

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