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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 208.50 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 208.50 and 91.01 is: 136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 208.50 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/208.50 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 208.50 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 18,975.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,975.59/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.52

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