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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.18, 151.56 and 90.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.18, 151.56 and 90.45 is: 135.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.18 : 151.56 = 90.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.18/151.56 = 90.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.18x = 151.56 × 90.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.18x = 13,708.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,708.60/101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.48

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