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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.28, 208.42 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.28, 208.42 and 90.50 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.28 : 208.42 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.28/208.42 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.28x = 208.42 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.28x = 18,860.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,860.74/139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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