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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.40, 151.10 and 90.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.40, 151.10 and 90.06 is: 134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.40 : 151.10 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.40/151.10 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.40x = 151.10 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.40x = 13,607.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,607.62/101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.20

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