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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 207.60 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 207.60 and 90.12 is: 135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 207.60 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/207.60 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 207.60 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 18,708.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,708.91/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.34

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