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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.28, 191.99 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.28, 191.99 and 90.05 is: 124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.28 : 191.99 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.28/191.99 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.28x = 191.99 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.28x = 17,288.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,288.25/139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.13

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