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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.71, 153.31 and 90.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.71, 153.31 and 90.70 is: 135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.71 : 153.31 = 90.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.71/153.31 = 90.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.71x = 153.31 × 90.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.71x = 13,905.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,905.22/102.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.38

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