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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.90, 208.21 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.90, 208.21 and 90.18 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.90 : 208.21 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.90/208.21 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.90x = 208.21 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.90x = 18,775.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,775.41/138.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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