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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.78, 207.90 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.78, 207.90 and 90.72 is: 135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.78 : 207.90 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.78/207.90 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.78x = 207.90 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.78x = 18,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,860.69/138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.90

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