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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.40, 161.42 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.40, 161.42 and 90.40 is: 135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.40 : 161.42 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.40/161.42 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.40x = 161.42 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.40x = 14,592.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,592.37/107.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.87

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