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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.82, 164.67 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.82, 164.67 and 90.50 is: 135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.82 : 164.67 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.82/164.67 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.82x = 164.67 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.82x = 14,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,902.64/109.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.70

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