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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.54, 138.77 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.54, 138.77 and 90.16 is: 124.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.54 : 138.77 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.54/138.77 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.54x = 138.77 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.54x = 12,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,511.50/100.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.44

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