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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.22, 138.21 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.22, 138.21 and 90.50 is: 124.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.22 : 138.21 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.22/138.21 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.22x = 138.21 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.22x = 12,508.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,508.01/100.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.81

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