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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.72, 161.54 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.72, 161.54 and 90.48 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.72 : 161.54 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.72/161.54 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.72x = 161.54 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.72x = 14,616.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,616.14/107.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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