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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.37, 207.24 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.37, 207.24 and 90.13 is: 134.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.37 : 207.24 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.37/207.24 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.37x = 207.24 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.37x = 18,678.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,678.54/138.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.99

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