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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.09, 208.48 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.09, 208.48 and 90.28 is: 135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.09 : 208.48 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.09/208.48 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.09x = 208.48 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.09x = 18,821.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,821.57/139.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.32

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