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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.91, 140.53 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.91, 140.53 and 90.65 is: 125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.91 : 140.53 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.91/140.53 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.91x = 140.53 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.91x = 12,739.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,739.40/101.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.01

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