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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.78, 152.62 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.78, 152.62 and 90.24 is: 135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.78 : 152.62 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.78/152.62 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.78x = 152.62 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.78x = 13,771.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,771.21/101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.30

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