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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.63, 161.39 and 90.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.63, 161.39 and 90.35 is: 135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.63 : 161.39 = 90.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.63/161.39 = 90.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.63x = 161.39 × 90.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.63x = 14,580.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,580.33/107.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.47

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