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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.64, 207.82 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.64, 207.82 and 90.48 is: 135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.64 : 207.82 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.64/207.82 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.64x = 207.82 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.64x = 18,803.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,803.55/138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.63

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