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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.22, 139.42 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.22, 139.42 and 90.86 is: 125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.22 : 139.42 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.22/139.42 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.22x = 139.42 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.22x = 12,667.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,667.12/101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.15

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