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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.18, 162 and 90.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.18, 162 and 90.36 is: 135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.18 : 162 = 90.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.18/162 = 90.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.18x = 162 × 90.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.18x = 14,638.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,638.32/108.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.31

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