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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.49, 152.93 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.49, 152.93 and 90.18 is: 134.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.49 : 152.93 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.49/152.93 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.49x = 152.93 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.49x = 13,790.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,790.78/102.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.56

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