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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.63, 152.03 and 90.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.63, 152.03 and 90.02 is: 134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.63 : 152.03 = 90.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.63/152.03 = 90.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.63x = 152.03 × 90.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.63x = 13,685.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,685.74/101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.66

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