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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.19, 139.95 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.19, 139.95 and 90.26 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.19 : 139.95 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.19/139.95 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.19x = 139.95 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.19x = 12,631.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,631.19/101.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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