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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.13, 139.67 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.13, 139.67 and 90.20 is: 124.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.13 : 139.67 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.13/139.67 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.13x = 139.67 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.13x = 12,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,597.08/101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.56

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