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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.92, 139.28 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.92, 139.28 and 90 is: 124.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.92 : 139.28 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.92/139.28 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.92x = 139.28 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.92x = 12,535.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,535.20/100.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.21

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