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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.68, 139.45 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.68, 139.45 and 90.73 is: 124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.68 : 139.45 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.68/139.45 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.68x = 139.45 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.68x = 12,652.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,652.30/101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.43

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