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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 140.58 and 90.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 140.58 and 90.33 is: 124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 140.58 = 90.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/140.58 = 90.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 140.58 × 90.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 12,698.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,698.59/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.57

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