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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.44, 140.30 and 90.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.44, 140.30 and 90.51 is: 125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.44 : 140.30 = 90.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.44/140.30 = 90.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.44x = 140.30 × 90.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.44x = 12,698.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,698.55/101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.18

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