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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.34, 207.63 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.34, 207.63 and 90.28 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.34 : 207.63 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.34/207.63 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.34x = 207.63 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.34x = 18,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,744.84/138.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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