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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.54, 140.10 and 90.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.54, 140.10 and 90.74 is: 125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.54 : 140.10 = 90.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.54/140.10 = 90.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.54x = 140.10 × 90.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.54x = 12,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,712.67/101.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.20

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