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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.05, 152.95 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.05, 152.95 and 90.38 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.05 : 152.95 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.05/152.95 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.05x = 152.95 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.05x = 13,822.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,822.83/102.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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