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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.27, 140.81 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.27, 140.81 and 90.28 is: 124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.27 : 140.81 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.27/140.81 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.27x = 140.81 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.27x = 12,711.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,711.40/102.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.30

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