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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.03, 139.50 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.03, 139.50 and 90.68 is: 125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.03 : 139.50 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.03/139.50 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.03x = 139.50 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.03x = 12,649.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,649.16/101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.21

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