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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.69, 208.13 and 90.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.69, 208.13 and 90.70 is: 136.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.69 : 208.13 = 90.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.69/208.13 = 90.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.69x = 208.13 × 90.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.69x = 18,877.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,877.39/138.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.11

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