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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.31, 160.71 and 90.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.31, 160.71 and 90.30 is: 135.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.31 : 160.71 = 90.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.31/160.71 = 90.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.31x = 160.71 × 90.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.31x = 14,512.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,512.11/107.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.24

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