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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.90, 208.08 and 90.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.90, 208.08 and 90.06 is: 134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.90 : 208.08 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.90/208.08 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.90x = 208.08 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.90x = 18,739.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,739.68/138.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.91

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