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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.74, 207.72 and 90.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.74, 207.72 and 90.04 is: 134.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.74 : 207.72 = 90.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.74/207.72 = 90.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.74x = 207.72 × 90.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.74x = 18,703.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,703.03/138.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.81

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