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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.04, 139.46 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.04, 139.46 and 90.66 is: 125.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.04 : 139.46 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.04/139.46 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.04x = 139.46 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.04x = 12,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,643.44/101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.13

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