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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.53, 164.23 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.53, 164.23 and 90.38 is: 135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.53 : 164.23 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.53/164.23 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.53x = 164.23 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.53x = 14,843.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,843.29/109.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.52

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