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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.07, 161.88 and 90.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.07, 161.88 and 90.07 is: 134.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.07 : 161.88 = 90.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.07/161.88 = 90.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.07x = 161.88 × 90.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.07x = 14,580.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,580.53/108.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.92

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