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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.51, 139.86 and 90.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.51, 139.86 and 90.47 is: 124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.51 : 139.86 = 90.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.51/139.86 = 90.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.51x = 139.86 × 90.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.51x = 12,653.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,653.13/101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.65

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