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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.65, 140.40 and 90.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.65, 140.40 and 90.03 is: 124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.65 : 140.40 = 90.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.65/140.40 = 90.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.65x = 140.40 × 90.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.65x = 12,639.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,639.28/101.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.34

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