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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.10, 161.97 and 90.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.10, 161.97 and 90.04 is: 134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.10 : 161.97 = 90.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.10/161.97 = 90.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.10x = 161.97 × 90.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.10x = 14,583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,583.78/108.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.91

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