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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.59, 139.71 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.59, 139.71 and 90.66 is: 124.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.59 : 139.71 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.59/139.71 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.59x = 139.71 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.59x = 12,666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,666.11/101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.68

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