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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.28, 140.82 and 90.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.28, 140.82 and 90.04 is: 123.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.28 : 140.82 = 90.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.28/140.82 = 90.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.28x = 140.82 × 90.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.28x = 12,679.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,679.43/102.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.97

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