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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.63, 143.10 and 90.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.63, 143.10 and 90.01 is: 124.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.63 : 143.10 = 90.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.63/143.10 = 90.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.63x = 143.10 × 90.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.63x = 12,880.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,880.43/103.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.29

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