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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.57, 207.85 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.57, 207.85 and 90.44 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.57 : 207.85 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.57/207.85 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.57x = 207.85 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.57x = 18,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,797.95/138.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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