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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.90, 164.46 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.90, 164.46 and 90.40 is: 135.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.90 : 164.46 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.90/164.46 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.90x = 164.46 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.90x = 14,867.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,867.18/109.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.28

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