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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.39, 139.56 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.39, 139.56 and 90.83 is: 125.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.39 : 139.56 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.39/139.56 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.39x = 139.56 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.39x = 12,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,675.85/101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.03

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