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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.72, 161.28 and 90.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.72, 161.28 and 90.36 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.72 : 161.28 = 90.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.72/161.28 = 90.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.72x = 161.28 × 90.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.72x = 14,573.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,573.26/107.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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