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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.67, 140.37 and 90.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.67, 140.37 and 90.74 is: 125.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.67 : 140.37 = 90.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.67/140.37 = 90.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.67x = 140.37 × 90.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.67x = 12,736.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,736.47/101.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.27

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