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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.41, 161.83 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.41, 161.83 and 90.18 is: 134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.41 : 161.83 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.41/161.83 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.41x = 161.83 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.41x = 14,593.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,593.94/108.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.62

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