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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.28, 153.62 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.28, 153.62 and 90.13 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.28 : 153.62 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.28/153.62 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.28x = 153.62 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.28x = 13,845.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,845.77/102.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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