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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.42, 151.10 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.42, 151.10 and 90.63 is: 135.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.42 : 151.10 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.42/151.10 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.42x = 151.10 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.42x = 13,693.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,693.74/101.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.03

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