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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.59, 152.22 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.59, 152.22 and 90.05 is: 134.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.59 : 152.22 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.59/152.22 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.59x = 152.22 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.59x = 13,706.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,706.99/101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.93

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