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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.19, 161.60 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.19, 161.60 and 90.17 is: 134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.19 : 161.60 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.19/161.60 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.19x = 161.60 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.19x = 14,571.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,571.47/108.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.68

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