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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.58, 162.59 and 90.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.58, 162.59 and 90.49 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.58 : 162.59 = 90.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.58/162.59 = 90.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.58x = 162.59 × 90.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.58x = 14,712.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,712.77/108.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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