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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.42, 153.41 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.42, 153.41 and 90.27 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.42 : 153.41 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.42/153.41 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.42x = 153.41 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.42x = 13,847.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,847.87/102.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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