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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 151.83 and 90.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 151.83 and 90.62 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 151.83 = 90.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/151.83 = 90.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 151.83 × 90.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 13,758.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,758.83/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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