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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.96, 161.96 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.96, 161.96 and 90.95 is: 136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.96 : 161.96 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.96/161.96 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.96x = 161.96 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.96x = 14,729.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,729.68/107.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.44

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