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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.83, 207.97 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.83, 207.97 and 90.63 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.83 : 207.97 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.83/207.97 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.83x = 207.97 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.83x = 18,848.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,848.09/138.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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