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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.97, 143.66 and 90.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.97, 143.66 and 90.11 is: 124.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.97 : 143.66 = 90.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.97/143.66 = 90.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.97x = 143.66 × 90.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.97x = 12,944.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,944.71/103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.51

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