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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.99, 153.67 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.99, 153.67 and 90.68 is: 135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.99 : 153.67 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.99/153.67 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.99x = 153.67 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.99x = 13,934.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,934.80/102.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.31

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