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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.12, 150.87 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.12, 150.87 and 90.90 is: 135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.12 : 150.87 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.12/150.87 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.12x = 150.87 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.12x = 13,714.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,714.08/101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.63

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