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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.31, 140.05 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.31, 140.05 and 90.18 is: 124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.31 : 140.05 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.31/140.05 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.31x = 140.05 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.31x = 12,628.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,628.56/101.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.65

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