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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101, 139.02 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101, 139.02 and 90.08 is: 123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101 : 139.02 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101/139.02 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101x = 139.02 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101x = 12,522.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,522.92/101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.99

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