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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.06, 161.72 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.06, 161.72 and 90.96 is: 136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.06 : 161.72 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.06/161.72 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.06x = 161.72 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.06x = 14,710.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,710.05/108.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.13

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