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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.37, 139.74 and 90.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.37, 139.74 and 90.06 is: 124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.37 : 139.74 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.37/139.74 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.37x = 139.74 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.37x = 12,584.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,584.98/101.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.15

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