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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.15, 151.42 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.15, 151.42 and 90.72 is: 135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.15 : 151.42 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.15/151.42 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.15x = 151.42 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.15x = 13,736.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,736.82/101.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.81

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