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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.12, 208.40 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.12, 208.40 and 90.88 is: 136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.12 : 208.40 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.12/208.40 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.12x = 208.40 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.12x = 18,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,938.35/139.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.13

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