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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.76, 208.15 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.76, 208.15 and 90.56 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.76 : 208.15 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.76/208.15 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.76x = 208.15 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.76x = 18,850.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,850.36/138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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