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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.26, 151.60 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.26, 151.60 and 90.90 is: 136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.26 : 151.60 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.26/151.60 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.26x = 151.60 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.26x = 13,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,780.44/101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.09

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