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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.44, 151.90 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.44, 151.90 and 90.42 is: 135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.44 : 151.90 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.44/151.90 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.44x = 151.90 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.44x = 13,734.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,734.80/101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.40

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