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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.17, 160.88 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.17, 160.88 and 90.26 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.17 : 160.88 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.17/160.88 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.17x = 160.88 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.17x = 14,520.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520.58/107.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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