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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.98, 153.67 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.98, 153.67 and 90.68 is: 135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.98 : 153.67 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.98/153.67 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.98x = 153.67 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.98x = 13,934.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,934.80/102.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.32

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