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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.85, 153.58 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.85, 153.58 and 90.56 is: 135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.85 : 153.58 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.85/153.58 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.85x = 153.58 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.85x = 13,908.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,908.20/102.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.23

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