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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.77, 162.88 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.77, 162.88 and 90.68 is: 135.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.77 : 162.88 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.77/162.88 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.77x = 162.88 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.77x = 14,768.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,768.92/108.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.79

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