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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.93, 207.30 and 90.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.93, 207.30 and 90.14 is: 135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.93 : 207.30 = 90.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.93/207.30 = 90.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.93x = 207.30 × 90.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.93x = 18,686.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,686.02/137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.47

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