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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.06, 137.89 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.06, 137.89 and 90.12 is: 124.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.06 : 137.89 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.06/137.89 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.06x = 137.89 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.06x = 12,425.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,425.90/100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.19

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