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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.04, 139.51 and 90.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.04, 139.51 and 90.11 is: 124.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.04 : 139.51 = 90.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.04/139.51 = 90.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.04x = 139.51 × 90.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.04x = 12,570.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,570.10/101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.41

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