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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.54, 161.94 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.54, 161.94 and 90.54 is: 135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.54 : 161.94 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.54/161.94 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.54x = 161.94 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.54x = 14,662.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,662.05/108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.08

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