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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 139.59 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 139.59 and 90.48 is: 124.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 139.59 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/139.59 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 139.59 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 12,630.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,630.10/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.63

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