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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.04, 139.59 and 90.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.04, 139.59 and 90.02 is: 124.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.04 : 139.59 = 90.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.04/139.59 = 90.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.04x = 139.59 × 90.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.04x = 12,565.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,565.46/101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.36

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