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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.35, 142.26 and 90.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.35, 142.26 and 90.39 is: 124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.35 : 142.26 = 90.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.35/142.26 = 90.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.35x = 142.26 × 90.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.35x = 12,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,858.88/103.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.42

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