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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.15, 152.60 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.15, 152.60 and 90.72 is: 135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.15 : 152.60 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.15/152.60 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.15x = 152.60 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.15x = 13,843.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,843.42/102.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.52

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