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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.59, 151.92 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.59, 151.92 and 90.83 is: 135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.59 : 151.92 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.59/151.92 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.59x = 151.92 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.59x = 13,799.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,799.27/101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.84

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