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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.56, 207.80 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.56, 207.80 and 90.48 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.56 : 207.80 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.56/207.80 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.56x = 207.80 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.56x = 18,801.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,801.74/138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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