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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.78, 208.17 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.78, 208.17 and 90 is: 135

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.78 : 208.17 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.78/208.17 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.78x = 208.17 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.78x = 18,735.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,735.30/138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135

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