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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.12, 208.54 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.12, 208.54 and 90.96 is: 136.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.12 : 208.54 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.12/208.54 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.12x = 208.54 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.12x = 18,968.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,968.80/139.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.35

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