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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.39, 162.41 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.39, 162.41 and 90.17 is: 135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.39 : 162.41 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.39/162.41 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.39x = 162.41 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.39x = 14,643.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,643.25/108.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.10

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