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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.93, 140.57 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.93, 140.57 and 90.28 is: 124.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.93 : 140.57 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.93/140.57 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.93x = 140.57 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.93x = 12,690.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,690.66/101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.50

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